US Bridges

I 93 Ramp S-N over Other Relief

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · Ramp Storrow Dr. to I93N · Structure no. B1661968UDOTNBI

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Ramp S-N over Other Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 Ramp S-N over Other Relief 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesI 93 Ramp S-N
CrossesOther Relief
LocationRamp Storrow Dr. to I93N
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates42.36605, -71.06475
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2023)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Ramp S-N over Other Relief built?

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

What condition is I 93 Ramp S-N over Other Relief 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 93 Ramp S-N over Other Relief carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Ramp S-N over Other Relief?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Ramp S-N over Other Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.