US Bridges

US 1 Ramp Ct over Comb MBTA & Millers Riv

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · I93/US1 Interchange · Structure no. B166108Y6DOTNBI

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
823 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
41,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Ramp Ct over Comb MBTA & Millers Riv is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying US 1 Ramp Ct over Comb MBTA & Millers Riv in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 41,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 394,825 by 2031. The structure is 823 ft (250.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 1 Ramp Ct
CrossesComb MBTA & Millers Riv
LocationI93/US1 Interchange
RouteInterstate 1
Coordinates42.36974, -71.06604
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length823 ft (250.9 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,800 (2022)
Projected traffic394,825 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$589,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Ramp Ct over Comb MBTA & Millers Riv built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 Ramp Ct over Comb MBTA & Millers Riv 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 US 1 Ramp Ct over Comb MBTA & Millers Riv carry?

About 41,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Ramp Ct over Comb MBTA & Millers Riv?

The structure is 823 ft (250.9 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Ramp Ct over Comb MBTA & Millers Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.