ST 3 Pilgrim HWY over Water Jones River
FairPlymouth County, Massachusetts · .8 MI North of RTE 3A · Structure no. K01011AGDDOTNBI
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 243 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 128,534
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 3 Pilgrim HWY over Water Jones River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 3 Pilgrim HWY over Water Jones River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 70 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 128,534 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,551 by 2031. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 3 Pilgrim HWY over Water Jones River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is ST 3 Pilgrim HWY over Water Jones River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does ST 3 Pilgrim HWY over Water Jones River carry?
About 128,534 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST 3 Pilgrim HWY over Water Jones River?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns ST 3 Pilgrim HWY over Water Jones River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.