US Bridges

ST 3 A/Warren Ave over Water Eel River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 3 M S of RTE 44 · Structure no. P1300246XDOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,929
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 3 A/Warren Ave over Water Eel River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 3 A/Warren Ave over Water Eel River 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 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 7,929 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 3 A/Warren Ave
CrossesWater Eel River
Location3 M S of RTE 44
RouteState Highway 3A
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.9422, -70.62297
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,929 (2024)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$703,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 3 A/Warren Ave over Water Eel River built?

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

What condition is ST 3 A/Warren Ave over Water Eel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does ST 3 A/Warren Ave over Water Eel River carry?

About 7,929 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 3 A/Warren Ave over Water Eel River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns ST 3 A/Warren Ave over Water Eel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.