US Bridges

I 93 NB/US1SB over ST 24 NB

Poor

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · I 93 at ST 24 · Structure no. R01005359DOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 NB/US1SB over ST 24 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 NB/US1SB over ST 24 NB in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 101,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 315,860 by 2031. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI 93 NB/US1SB
CrossesST 24 NB
LocationI 93 at ST 24
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates42.20241, -71.08087
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,100 (2024)
Projected traffic315,860 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$20.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 NB/US1SB over ST 24 NB built?

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

What condition is I 93 NB/US1SB over ST 24 NB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I 93 NB/US1SB over ST 24 NB carry?

About 101,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 93 NB/US1SB over ST 24 NB?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 NB/US1SB over ST 24 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.