US Bridges

ST 53 Washngton ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .5 M S of Norwell Tl · Structure no. H06011B9HDOTNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,928
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 53 Washngton ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 53 Washngton ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,928 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 53 Washngton ST
CrossesST 3 Pilgrim HWY
Location.5 M S of Norwell Tl
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates42.15105, -70.84551
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,928 (2025)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 53 Washngton ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 53 Washngton ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does ST 53 Washngton ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY carry?

About 24,928 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 53 Washngton ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns ST 53 Washngton ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.