US Bridges

ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Billington ST

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 2.5 M S of Kingston Tl · Structure no. P13026499DOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,495
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Billington ST is a concrete frame carrying ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Billington ST in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 75 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 34,495 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,436 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY
CrossesHWY Billington ST
Location2.5 M S of Kingston Tl
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.94434, -70.6752
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,495 (2023)
Projected traffic67,436 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Billington ST built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Billington ST 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 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Billington ST carry?

About 34,495 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Billington ST?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Billington ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.