US Bridges

I 93 Ramp Sn over Comb MBTA & Orange Line

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · I93 US1 Interchange · Structure no. B166059TTDOTNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
863 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,575
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Ramp Sn over Comb MBTA & Orange Line is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 93 Ramp Sn over Comb MBTA & Orange Line in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,575 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks. The structure is 863 ft (263 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 93 Ramp Sn
CrossesComb MBTA & Orange Line
LocationI93 US1 Interchange
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates42.38046, -71.07751
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length863 ft (263 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,575 (2016)
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Ramp Sn over Comb MBTA & Orange Line built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 93 Ramp Sn over Comb MBTA & Orange Line in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does I 93 Ramp Sn over Comb MBTA & Orange Line carry?

About 11,575 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Ramp Sn over Comb MBTA & Orange Line?

The structure is 863 ft (263 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Ramp Sn over Comb MBTA & Orange Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.