US Bridges

HWY Front ST over ST 3

FairPosted for load

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1.3 KM E Braintree T.L. · Structure no. W3202236QDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,465
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Front ST over ST 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Front ST over ST 3 in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,465 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,950 by 2032. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Front ST
CrossesST 3
Location1.3 KM E Braintree T.L.
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19531, -70.95826
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,465 (2023)
Projected traffic9,950 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Front ST over ST 3 built?

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

What condition is HWY Front 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 June 2023.

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

About 6,465 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Front ST over ST 3?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Front ST over ST 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.