US Bridges

ST 3 Rps Cc&c&x&y over RR CSX Spur to Ledger

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .32 KM So of Center St. · Structure no. Q010492GTDOTNBI

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 3 Rps Cc&c&x&y over RR CSX Spur to Ledger is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 3 Rps Cc&c&x&y over RR CSX Spur to Ledger in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 67,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,693 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 195 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 3 Rps Cc&c&x&y
CrossesRR CSX Spur to Ledger
Location.32 KM So of Center St.
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.23124, -71.01141
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width195 ft (59.4 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,900 (2023)
Projected traffic38,693 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 3 Rps Cc&c&x&y over RR CSX Spur to Ledger built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is ST 3 Rps Cc&c&x&y over RR CSX Spur to Ledger 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does ST 3 Rps Cc&c&x&y over RR CSX Spur to Ledger carry?

About 67,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST 3 Rps Cc&c&x&y over RR CSX Spur to Ledger?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 195 ft wide.

Who owns ST 3 Rps Cc&c&x&y over RR CSX Spur to Ledger?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.