US Bridges

I 93 Ramp N-S over Other Relief

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · Leverett Cir-Unit 2 · Structure no. B16620630DOTNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,899
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Ramp N-S over Other Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 Ramp N-S over Other Relief 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 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 35,899 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,618 by 2031. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI 93 Ramp N-S
CrossesOther Relief
LocationLeverett Cir-Unit 2
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates42.3663, -71.06466
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 2024
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 rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I 93 Ramp N-S 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 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.