US Bridges

HWY Ramp Cc over ST 3 & Ramps C&f

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · At ST 3 SB · Structure no. B2106334WDOTNBI

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ramp Cc over ST 3 & Ramps C&f is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Ramp Cc over ST 3 & Ramps C&f in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,903 by 2032. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Ramp Cc
CrossesST 3 & Ramps C&f
LocationAt ST 3 SB
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.2279, -71.01051
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,300 (2023)
Projected traffic37,903 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ramp Cc over ST 3 & Ramps C&f built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Ramp Cc over ST 3 & Ramps C&f 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Ramp Cc over ST 3 & Ramps C&f carry?

About 23,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ramp Cc over ST 3 & Ramps C&f?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ramp Cc over ST 3 & Ramps C&f?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.