US Bridges

I 93 /US1/ST3 over HWY Willard ST

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1.3 MI N of JCT I93&128 · Structure no. Q010413BDDOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185,315
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 /US1/ST3 over HWY Willard ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 /US1/ST3 over HWY Willard ST in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 67 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 185,315 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,849 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 93 /US1/ST3
CrossesHWY Willard ST
Location1.3 MI N of JCT I93&128
RouteInterstate 3
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24466, -71.03139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185,315 (2021)
Projected traffic32,849 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$11.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 /US1/ST3 over HWY Willard ST built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I 93 /US1/ST3 over HWY Willard 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 93 /US1/ST3 over HWY Willard ST carry?

About 185,315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 93 /US1/ST3 over HWY Willard ST?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 /US1/ST3 over HWY Willard ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.