US Bridges

HWY East ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY

FairClosed to traffic

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .7 MI JCT Summer Street · Structure no. D140084ATDOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
289 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY East ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY East ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,790 by 2031. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY East ST
CrossesST 3 Pilgrim HWY
Location.7 MI JCT Summer Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.03733, -70.72414
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2020)
Projected traffic3,790 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$7.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY East ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY East ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY East ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY East ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY East ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.