US Bridges

I 93 NB B16-NB4 over I 93 Sb&cmbrg&mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 1.1 MI N of JCT I93&US1 · Structure no. B162813E3DOTNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,233 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
76,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 NB B16-NB4 over I 93 Sb&cmbrg&mbta/Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 NB B16-NB4 over I 93 Sb&cmbrg&mbta/Bmrr 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 76,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,977 by 2032. The structure is 1,233 ft (375.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 93 NB B16-NB4
CrossesI 93 Sb&cmbrg&mbta/Bmrr
Location1.1 MI N of JCT I93&US1
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates42.38321, -71.07649
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,233 ft (375.8 m)
Longest span212 ft (64.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,000 (2018)
Projected traffic132,977 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$79.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 NB B16-NB4 over I 93 Sb&cmbrg&mbta/Bmrr built?

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

What condition is I 93 NB B16-NB4 over I 93 Sb&cmbrg&mbta/Bmrr 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 93 NB B16-NB4 over I 93 Sb&cmbrg&mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 76,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 93 NB B16-NB4 over I 93 Sb&cmbrg&mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 1,233 ft (375.8 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 NB B16-NB4 over I 93 Sb&cmbrg&mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.