ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Franklin ST
PoorPlymouth County, Massachusetts · 2 MI E of Pembroke Tl · Structure no. D1401048JDOTNBI
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,431
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Franklin ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Franklin ST 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 24,431 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,120 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Franklin ST built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Franklin ST in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Franklin ST carry?
About 24,431 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Franklin ST?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Franklin ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.