US Bridges

HWY High Pln RD over I 93

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · .3 MI S of I-495 · Structure no. A09027632DOTNBI

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY High Pln RD over I 93 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY High Pln RD over I 93 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,317 by 2031. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY High Pln RD
CrossesI 93
Location.3 MI S of I-495
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.65947, -71.19212
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2024)
Projected traffic6,317 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY High Pln RD over I 93 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY High Pln RD over I 93 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY High Pln RD over I 93 carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY High Pln RD over I 93?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY High Pln RD over I 93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.