US Bridges

I 93 Ramp Sacn over TR Orange Line

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · I93/US1 Interchange · Structure no. B166038DEDOTNBI

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
549 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,624
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Ramp Sacn over TR Orange Line is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I 93 Ramp Sacn over TR Orange Line in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6 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 19,624 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 549 ft (167.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesI 93 Ramp Sacn
CrossesTR Orange Line
LocationI93/US1 Interchange
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates42.37422, -71.07101
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length549 ft (167.2 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,624 (2021)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Ramp Sacn over TR Orange Line built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 93 Ramp Sacn over TR Orange Line 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does I 93 Ramp Sacn over TR Orange Line carry?

About 19,624 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Ramp Sacn over TR Orange Line?

The structure is 549 ft (167.2 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Ramp Sacn over TR Orange Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.