US Bridges

ST 14 Congress ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 2.25 M W of Pembroke Tl · Structure no. D1400949QDOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,940
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 14 Congress ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 14 Congress 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 5 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 16,940 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,848 by 2032. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 14 Congress ST
CrossesST 3 Pilgrim HWY
Location2.25 M W of Pembroke Tl
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.05553, -70.72529
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,940 (2023)
Projected traffic26,848 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 14 Congress ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY built?

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

What condition is ST 14 Congress 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does ST 14 Congress ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY carry?

About 16,940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 14 Congress ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST 14 Congress ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.