US Bridges

HWY Summer ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1 MI W of RTE 3A · Structure no. P130234B2DOTNBI

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Summer ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY is a concrete continuous frame carrying HWY Summer ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,323 by 2031. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Summer ST
CrossesST 3 Pilgrim HWY
Location1 MI W of RTE 3A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.94985, -70.67898
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2024)
Projected traffic30,323 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Summer ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Summer ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Summer ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Summer ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Summer ST over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.