US Bridges

HWY River RD over I 93

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .5 Miles South Merrimac R · Structure no. A09029AU5DOTNBI

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY River RD over I 93 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY River RD over I 93 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,581 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY River RD
CrossesI 93
Location.5 Miles South Merrimac R
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.69058, -71.20639
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2025)
Projected traffic7,581 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$6.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY River RD over I 93 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY River RD over I 93 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 February 2025.

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

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY River RD over I 93?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns HWY River RD over I 93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.