FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 3 A/SB WARREN

Carrying ST 3 A/SB WARREN over HWY PLIMOTH PLNTN HWY

3.5 M S OF RTE 44, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 3 A/SB WARREN

The ST 3 A/SB WARREN bridge in Plymouth, Massachusetts carries ST 3 A/SB WARREN over HWY PLIMOTH PLNTN HWY. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 52.4 meters (172 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,184 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ST 3 A/SB WARREN compares

▼ 16.3
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Massachusetts bridges
287
Bridges in Plymouth · 16 in Poor condition
ST 3 A/SB WARREN 24.9 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
48.3
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
52.4 m (172 ft)
Deck Width
11.3 m (37 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,184 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P1302946YDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 3 A/SB WARREN is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare ST 3 A/SB WARREN against other structures in Plymouth and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for ST 3 A/SB WARREN?

ST 3 A/SB WARREN in Plymouth, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST 3 A/SB WARREN inspected?

ST 3 A/SB WARREN's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,184 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 3 A/SB WARREN is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ST 3 A/SB WARREN?

ST 3 A/SB WARREN has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 3 A/SB WARREN?

ST 3 A/SB WARREN is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST 3 A/SB WARREN and does age affect safety?

ST 3 A/SB WARREN was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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