US Bridges

ST 3 SB over US 3 SB Connector

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI Sly Nh Line · Structure no. T09022854DOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 3 SB over US 3 SB Connector is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 3 SB over US 3 SB Connector in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 42,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,910 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 3 SB
CrossesUS 3 SB Connector
Location0.25 MI Sly Nh Line
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates42.69724, -71.44787
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,200 (2018)
Projected traffic67,910 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$985,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 3 SB over US 3 SB Connector built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 3 SB over US 3 SB Connector 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does ST 3 SB over US 3 SB Connector carry?

About 42,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 3 SB over US 3 SB Connector?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns ST 3 SB over US 3 SB Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.