US Bridges

HWY Smiths LN over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .5 MI N of Plymouth Tl · Structure no. K010144AWDOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Smiths LN over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Smiths LN over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 27,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,531 by 2032. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Smiths LN
CrossesST 3 Pilgrim HWY
Location.5 MI N of Plymouth Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.97598, -70.71052
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,400 (2023)
Projected traffic20,531 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Smiths LN over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Smiths LN 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Smiths LN over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY carry?

About 27,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Smiths LN over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Smiths LN over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.