US Bridges

HWY Washngton ST over ST 3

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · Wash.St at ST 3 · Structure no. B2102736EDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,931
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Washngton ST over ST 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Washngton ST over ST 3 in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 27,931 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,119 by 2032. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Washngton ST
CrossesST 3
LocationWash.St at ST 3
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22571, -71.00471
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,931 (2023)
Projected traffic61,119 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Washngton ST over ST 3 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is HWY Washngton ST over ST 3 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Washngton ST over ST 3 carry?

About 27,931 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Washngton ST over ST 3?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Washngton ST over ST 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.