US Bridges

ST 3 NB Plgrm HWY over ST228 Hingham ST

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .4 M S of Hingham Tl · Structure no. R0800449FDOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,284
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 3 NB Plgrm HWY over ST228 Hingham ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 3 NB Plgrm HWY over ST228 Hingham ST in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 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 72,284 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,496 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesST 3 NB Plgrm HWY
CrossesST228 Hingham ST
Location.4 M S of Hingham Tl
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16605, -70.89291
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,284 (2023)
Projected traffic99,496 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 3 NB Plgrm HWY over ST228 Hingham ST built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is ST 3 NB Plgrm HWY over ST228 Hingham 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does ST 3 NB Plgrm HWY over ST228 Hingham ST carry?

About 72,284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST 3 NB Plgrm HWY over ST228 Hingham ST?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST 3 NB Plgrm HWY over ST228 Hingham ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.