US Bridges

I 93 SB over ST 28 Fellsway Wst

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Rt 93 at Rt 28 · Structure no. M120352HJDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 SB over ST 28 Fellsway Wst is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 SB over ST 28 Fellsway Wst in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, 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 84,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 266,902 by 2031. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 93 SB
CrossesST 28 Fellsway Wst
LocationRt 93 at Rt 28
RouteInterstate 93
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.44823, -71.10491
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,600 (2024)
Projected traffic266,902 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 SB over ST 28 Fellsway Wst built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 93 SB over ST 28 Fellsway Wst 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 93 SB over ST 28 Fellsway Wst carry?

About 84,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 93 SB over ST 28 Fellsway Wst?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 SB over ST 28 Fellsway Wst?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.