US Bridges

I 93 SB Off Ramp over I 93 Connectors

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 3.2 KM N of JCT I93&US1 · Structure no. S170353BJDOTNBI

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
578 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 SB Off Ramp over I 93 Connectors is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 SB Off Ramp over I 93 Connectors 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,794 by 2031. The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 93 SB Off Ramp
CrossesI 93 Connectors
Location3.2 KM N of JCT I93&US1
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates42.39189, -71.08454
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length578 ft (176.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2021)
Projected traffic18,794 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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$15.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 SB Off Ramp over I 93 Connectors built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 93 SB Off Ramp over I 93 Connectors 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 93 SB Off Ramp over I 93 Connectors carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 93 SB Off Ramp over I 93 Connectors?

The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 SB Off Ramp over I 93 Connectors?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.