US Bridges

ST140 over RR Bmrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 MI N of Betty Sprng RD · Structure no. G010041YDDOTNBI

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,416
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST140 over RR Bmrr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST140 over RR Bmrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 45 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 11,416 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,583 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesST140
CrossesRR Bmrr
Location.5 MI N of Betty Sprng RD
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates42.57437, -71.94839
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,416 (2014)
Projected traffic16,583 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$581,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST140 over RR Bmrr built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is ST140 over RR Bmrr 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does ST140 over RR Bmrr carry?

About 11,416 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is ST140 over RR Bmrr?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST140 over RR Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.