US Bridges

I 93 /US1/ST3 over Comb MBTA & Red LN Ssh

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 6.8 KM S of JCT I90&I93 · Structure no. B162653D6DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
211,123
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 /US1/ST3 over Comb MBTA & Red LN Ssh is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I 93 /US1/ST3 over Comb MBTA & Red LN Ssh in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 211,123 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 331,653 by 2032. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI 93 /US1/ST3
CrossesComb MBTA & Red LN Ssh
Location6.8 KM S of JCT I90&I93
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates42.28999, -71.0435
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211,123 (2018)
Projected traffic331,653 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$23.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 /US1/ST3 over Comb MBTA & Red LN Ssh built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I 93 /US1/ST3 over Comb MBTA & Red LN Ssh 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does I 93 /US1/ST3 over Comb MBTA & Red LN Ssh carry?

About 211,123 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 93 /US1/ST3 over Comb MBTA & Red LN Ssh?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 /US1/ST3 over Comb MBTA & Red LN Ssh?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.