US Bridges

US 44 WB (con A) over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.1 KM S of Kingston Tl · Structure no. P13048AEJDOTNBI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,571
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 44 WB (con A) over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 44 WB (con A) over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY 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 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 10,571 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,952 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 44 WB (con A)
CrossesST 3 Pilgrim HWY
Location1.1 KM S of Kingston Tl
RouteU.S. Route 44
Coordinates41.96647, -70.69679
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,571 (2025)
Projected traffic18,952 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 44 WB (con A) over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY built?

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

What condition is US 44 WB (con A) over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 44 WB (con A) over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY carry?

About 10,571 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 44 WB (con A) over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 44 WB (con A) over ST 3 Pilgrim HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.