I 93 over HWY Pelham ST
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · 1.8 MI N Merrimac River · Structure no. M170202UTDOTNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 72,473
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 93 over HWY Pelham ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 over HWY Pelham ST in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 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 72,473 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 374,294 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 213 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 93 over HWY Pelham ST built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is I 93 over HWY Pelham ST 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I 93 over HWY Pelham ST carry?
About 72,473 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 93 over HWY Pelham ST?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 213 ft wide.
Who owns I 93 over HWY Pelham ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.