US Bridges

HWY Chandler RD over I 93

Poor

Essex County, Massachusetts · North I 495 · Structure no. A090282YYDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Chandler RD over I 93 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Chandler RD over I 93 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,159 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Chandler RD
CrossesI 93
LocationNorth I 495
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.67731, -71.2003
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2024)
Projected traffic3,159 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$12.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Chandler RD over I 93 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Chandler RD over I 93 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Chandler RD over I 93 carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Chandler RD over I 93?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Chandler RD over I 93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.