US Bridges

ST 3 SB over HWY Pleasant ST

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1.1 KM W of Hingham T.L. · Structure no. W32025350DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80,948
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 3 SB over HWY Pleasant ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 3 SB over HWY Pleasant ST in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1980, 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.

It carries about 80,948 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,390 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 3 SB
CrossesHWY Pleasant ST
Location1.1 KM W of Hingham T.L.
RouteState Highway 3
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18737, -70.93322
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,948 (2024)
Projected traffic95,390 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$884,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 3 SB over HWY Pleasant ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is ST 3 SB over HWY Pleasant ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does ST 3 SB over HWY Pleasant ST carry?

About 80,948 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST 3 SB over HWY Pleasant ST?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns ST 3 SB over HWY Pleasant ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.