I 93 over HWY Shore DR
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .8 KM S of JCT 193&SR16 · Structure no. S170293BNDOTNBI
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 123,134
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 93 over HWY Shore DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 over HWY Shore DR in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 123,134 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 221,102 by 2031. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 93 over HWY Shore DR built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 93 over HWY Shore DR 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I 93 over HWY Shore DR carry?
About 123,134 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 93 over HWY Shore DR?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.
Who owns I 93 over HWY Shore DR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.