I 93 SB over Water Shawsheen River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · 2.5 MI South of Rt 133 · Structure no. A090232J5DOTNBI
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 77,340
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 93 SB over Water Shawsheen River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 SB over Water Shawsheen River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 77,340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 212,574 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 93 SB over Water Shawsheen River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is I 93 SB over Water Shawsheen River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I 93 SB over Water Shawsheen River carry?
About 77,340 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 93 SB over Water Shawsheen River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns I 93 SB over Water Shawsheen River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.