I 93 over ST213 WB
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · 2.3 MI N Merrimac River · Structure no. M170232UVDOTNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 186,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 93 over ST213 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 over ST213 WB 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 186,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,609 by 2031. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 140 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 93 over ST213 WB built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is I 93 over ST213 WB 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 ST213 WB carry?
About 186,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I 93 over ST213 WB?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns I 93 over ST213 WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.