US Bridges

HWY North ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .5 MI W of Marshfield Tl · Structure no. D140144AVDOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY North ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY North 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2032. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY North ST
CrossesST 3 Pilgrim HWY
Location.5 MI W of Marshfield Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.08802, -70.74466
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.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is HWY North 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 August 2023.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY North ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.