US Bridges

I 93 NB Off Ramp over Comb Red Line & Relief

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 2 MI S of JCT I90&I93 · Structure no. B162593EJDOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
410 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 NB Off Ramp over Comb Red Line & Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 NB Off Ramp over Comb Red Line & Relief in Suffolk 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,163 by 2032. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI 93 NB Off Ramp
CrossesComb Red Line & Relief
Location2 MI S of JCT I90&I93
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates42.32025, -71.05258
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2019)
Projected traffic21,163 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$10.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 NB Off Ramp over Comb Red Line & Relief built?

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

What condition is I 93 NB Off Ramp over Comb Red Line & Relief 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does I 93 NB Off Ramp over Comb Red Line & Relief carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 93 NB Off Ramp over Comb Red Line & Relief?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 NB Off Ramp over Comb Red Line & Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.