US Bridges

HWY Pickens ST over ST140 SB

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.5 MI SE of Taunton T.L. · Structure no. L010153YQDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,456
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pickens ST over ST140 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pickens ST over ST140 SB in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,456 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pickens ST
CrossesST140 SB
Location1.5 MI SE of Taunton T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.82819, -70.98422
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,456 (2024)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pickens ST over ST140 SB built?

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

What condition is HWY Pickens ST over ST140 SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Pickens ST over ST140 SB carry?

About 2,456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pickens ST over ST140 SB?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pickens ST over ST140 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.