US Bridges

HWY Highland RD over ST140 SB

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI NE of County ST · Structure no. L010143X7DOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,725
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Highland RD over ST140 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Highland RD over ST140 SB in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 56 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,725 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,952 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHWY Highland RD
CrossesST140 SB
Location1.2 MI NE of County ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.81901, -70.96833
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,725 (2024)
Projected traffic18,952 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$815,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Highland RD over ST140 SB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is HWY Highland RD over ST140 SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Highland RD over ST140 SB carry?

About 6,725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Highland RD over ST140 SB?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Highland RD over ST140 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.