ST 3 SB over Water North River
PoorPlymouth County, Massachusetts · At Norwell Pembroke Tl · Structure no. N2400448XDOTNBI
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,879
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 3 SB over Water North River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 3 SB over Water North River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 40,879 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,544 by 2031. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 3 SB over Water North River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 3 SB over Water North River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does ST 3 SB over Water North River carry?
About 40,879 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is ST 3 SB over Water North River?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns ST 3 SB over Water North River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.