US Bridges

I 93 Ramp N-S over Comb Mgh Pkng & MBTA

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · Leverett Cir-Unit 2 · Structure no. B16606633DOTNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
593 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,899
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Ramp N-S over Comb Mgh Pkng & MBTA is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 93 Ramp N-S over Comb Mgh Pkng & MBTA 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 35,899 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,618 by 2031. The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI 93 Ramp N-S
CrossesComb Mgh Pkng & MBTA
LocationLeverett Cir-Unit 2
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates42.36745, -71.06311
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length593 ft (180.7 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,899 (2023)
Projected traffic72,618 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Ramp N-S over Comb Mgh Pkng & MBTA built?

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

What condition is I 93 Ramp N-S over Comb Mgh Pkng & MBTA 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 93 Ramp N-S over Comb Mgh Pkng & MBTA carry?

About 35,899 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Ramp N-S over Comb Mgh Pkng & MBTA?

The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Ramp N-S over Comb Mgh Pkng & MBTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.