US Bridges

ST 3 Nb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Cherry ST

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.2 M N of RTE 44 · Structure no. P1304049DDOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,030
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 3 Nb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Cherry ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 3 Nb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Cherry ST in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 5 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 28,030 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,597 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 3 Nb/Plgrm HWY
CrossesHWY Cherry ST
Location1.2 M N of RTE 44
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.96698, -70.69721
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,030 (2022)
Projected traffic79,597 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 3 Nb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Cherry ST built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is ST 3 Nb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Cherry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does ST 3 Nb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Cherry ST carry?

About 28,030 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST 3 Nb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Cherry ST?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns ST 3 Nb/Plgrm HWY over HWY Cherry ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.