US Bridges

US 44 Connector B over HWY Cherry ST

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · ST 44 Ramp at ST 3 · Structure no. P13047AEHDOTNBI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,857
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 44 Connector B over HWY Cherry ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 44 Connector B over HWY Cherry ST in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6,857 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,687 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 44 Connector B
CrossesHWY Cherry ST
LocationST 44 Ramp at ST 3
RouteState Highway 44
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.9665, -70.69787
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,857 (2025)
Projected traffic14,687 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 44 Connector B over HWY Cherry ST built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 44 Connector B over HWY Cherry ST 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 44 Connector B over HWY Cherry ST carry?

About 6,857 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 44 Connector B over HWY Cherry ST?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 44 Connector B over HWY Cherry ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.