US Bridges

I 93 over HWY Webster ST

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .5 MI S of Roosvelt Cir. · Structure no. M120293B8DOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
194,827
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 over HWY Webster ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 over HWY Webster ST in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 64 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 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 194,827 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 266,902 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 93
CrossesHWY Webster ST
Location.5 MI S of Roosvelt Cir.
RouteInterstate 93
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.42262, -71.10359
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width144 ft (44 m)
Roadway width141 ft (43 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194,827 (2022)
Projected traffic266,902 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 over HWY Webster ST built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I 93 over HWY Webster 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 93 over HWY Webster ST carry?

About 194,827 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 93 over HWY Webster ST?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 over HWY Webster ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.