US Bridges

I 93 over ST110 /ST113/LOWELL ST

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · .9 MI N Merrimac River · Structure no. M17040BC4DOTNBI

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112,881
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 over ST110 /ST113/LOWELL ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 over ST110 /ST113/LOWELL ST in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 112,881 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI 93
CrossesST110 /ST113/LOWELL ST
Location.9 MI N Merrimac River
RouteInterstate 93
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.70503, -71.21041
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width164 ft (49.9 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,881 (2020)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 over ST110 /ST113/LOWELL ST built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 93 over ST110 /ST113/LOWELL ST 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 93 over ST110 /ST113/LOWELL ST carry?

About 112,881 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 93 over ST110 /ST113/LOWELL ST?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 over ST110 /ST113/LOWELL ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.