US Bridges

ST 3 A/Cshng HWY over RR MBTA

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · Mbta/Mbcr MP 17/811 · Structure no. H1500547LDOTNBI

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,017
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 3 A/Cshng HWY over RR MBTA is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 3 A/Cshng HWY over RR MBTA in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 93 years old, older 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.

It carries about 23,017 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,902 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST 3 A/Cshng HWY
CrossesRR MBTA
LocationMbta/Mbcr MP 17/811
RouteState Highway 3A
Coordinates42.24489, -70.87886
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,017 (2024)
Projected traffic31,902 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$586,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 3 A/Cshng HWY over RR MBTA built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is ST 3 A/Cshng HWY over RR MBTA 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does ST 3 A/Cshng HWY over RR MBTA carry?

About 23,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is ST 3 A/Cshng HWY over RR MBTA?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns ST 3 A/Cshng HWY over RR MBTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.