US Bridges

ST 3 Pilgrim HWY over HWY Long Pond RD

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 3.5 M S of Kingston Tl · Structure no. P13028498DOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127,758
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 3 Pilgrim HWY over HWY Long Pond RD is a concrete frame carrying ST 3 Pilgrim HWY over HWY Long Pond RD 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 127,758 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,930 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 3 Pilgrim HWY
CrossesHWY Long Pond RD
Location3.5 M S of Kingston Tl
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.93574, -70.65664
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127,758 (2023)
Projected traffic157,930 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$86,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 3 Pilgrim HWY over HWY Long Pond RD built?

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

What condition is ST 3 Pilgrim HWY over HWY Long Pond RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does ST 3 Pilgrim HWY over HWY Long Pond RD carry?

About 127,758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 3 Pilgrim HWY over HWY Long Pond RD?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns ST 3 Pilgrim HWY over HWY Long Pond RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.