I 93 over ST 28 & ST38 & Temple ST
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 3.2 KM N of JCT I-93&US-1 · Structure no. S170313BHDOTNBI
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,352 ft
- 28 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 143,941
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 93 over ST 28 & ST38 & Temple ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 over ST 28 & ST38 & Temple ST 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 143,941 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 228,998 by 2032. The structure is 2,352 ft (716.9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 93 over ST 28 & ST38 & Temple ST built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 93 over ST 28 & ST38 & Temple 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I 93 over ST 28 & ST38 & Temple ST carry?
About 143,941 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I 93 over ST 28 & ST38 & Temple ST?
The structure is 2,352 ft (716.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.
Who owns I 93 over ST 28 & ST38 & Temple ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.