US Bridges

ST 3 Ramp Xx over HWY Centre ST

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Norfolk County, Massachusetts · Quincy Adams Station · Structure no. Q010519PNDOTNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
804 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
27,770
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 3 Ramp Xx over HWY Centre ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 3 Ramp Xx over HWY Centre ST in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 27,770 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,427 by 2032. The structure is 804 ft (245 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST 3 Ramp Xx
CrossesHWY Centre ST
LocationQuincy Adams Station
RouteState Highway 3
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.23308, -71.01019
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.8 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length804 ft (245 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,770 (2023)
Projected traffic28,427 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$37.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 3 Ramp Xx over HWY Centre ST built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 3 Ramp Xx over HWY Centre ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does ST 3 Ramp Xx over HWY Centre ST carry?

About 27,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 3 Ramp Xx over HWY Centre ST?

The structure is 804 ft (245 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns ST 3 Ramp Xx over HWY Centre ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.