US Bridges

HWY Rsvelt Rot N over I 93

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.1 KM N of JCT SR60 · Structure no. M120323ENDOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rsvelt Rot N over I 93 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Rsvelt Rot N over I 93 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,847 by 2031. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Rsvelt Rot N
CrossesI 93
Location1.1 KM N of JCT SR60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.42987, -71.10309
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2018)
Projected traffic20,847 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rsvelt Rot N over I 93 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Rsvelt Rot N 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Rsvelt Rot N over I 93 carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rsvelt Rot N over I 93?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Rsvelt Rot N over I 93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.