US Bridges

ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Hedges Pond RD

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 11.5 M S of RTE 44 · Structure no. P13037494DOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,655
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Hedges Pond RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Hedges Pond RD in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 69 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 34,655 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,379 by 2031. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY
CrossesHWY Hedges Pond RD
Location11.5 M S of RTE 44
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.83005, -70.56255
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,655 (2024)
Projected traffic47,379 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Hedges Pond RD built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Hedges 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Hedges Pond RD carry?

About 34,655 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Hedges Pond RD?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns ST 3 Sb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Hedges Pond RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.