US Bridges

I 93 Ramp S-N over RR MBTA

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Suffolk County, Massachusetts · Leverett Cir-Unit 2 · Structure no. B166076JNDOTNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
666 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42,672
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Ramp S-N over RR MBTA is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 93 Ramp S-N over RR 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 42,672 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,601 by 2031. The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI 93 Ramp S-N
CrossesRR MBTA
LocationLeverett Cir-Unit 2
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates42.36729, -71.06291
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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length666 ft (203 m)
Longest span154 ft (47 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,672 (2022)
Projected traffic97,601 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Ramp S-N over RR MBTA built?

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

What condition is I 93 Ramp S-N over RR 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does I 93 Ramp S-N over RR MBTA carry?

About 42,672 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Ramp S-N over RR MBTA?

The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (47 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Ramp S-N over RR MBTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.