US Bridges

ST 3 NB over HWY Pleasant ST

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1.1 KM W of Hingham T.L. · Structure no. W32026351DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102,293
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 3 NB over HWY Pleasant ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 3 NB over HWY Pleasant ST 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.

It carries about 102,293 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,038 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesST 3 NB
CrossesHWY Pleasant ST
Location1.1 KM W of Hingham T.L.
RouteState Highway 3
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18783, -70.93277
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,293 (2023)
Projected traffic168,038 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 3 NB over HWY Pleasant ST built?

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

What condition is ST 3 NB 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 January 2025.

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

About 102,293 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 3 NB over HWY Pleasant ST?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns ST 3 NB over HWY Pleasant ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.