US Bridges

I 93 Bt NB4-N Abt over I 93 Conn D & K

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 1.9 KM N of JCT US1&I93 · Structure no. B162813BRDOTNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,702
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Bt NB4-N Abt over I 93 Conn D & K is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 Bt NB4-N Abt over I 93 Conn D & K in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 65,702 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 244,792 by 2032. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 93 Bt NB4-N Abt
CrossesI 93 Conn D & K
Location1.9 KM N of JCT US1&I93
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates42.38693, -71.07805
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,702 (2022)
Projected traffic244,792 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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$24.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Bt NB4-N Abt over I 93 Conn D & K built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 93 Bt NB4-N Abt over I 93 Conn D & K 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 93 Bt NB4-N Abt over I 93 Conn D & K carry?

About 65,702 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Bt NB4-N Abt over I 93 Conn D & K?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Bt NB4-N Abt over I 93 Conn D & K?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.