US Bridges

I 93 SB over HWY Albany ST

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · Mass Ave. Int. · Structure no. B1665691CDOTNBI

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,033 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
164,570
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 SB over HWY Albany ST is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 93 SB over HWY Albany ST in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 164,570 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,785 by 2032. The structure is 1,033 ft (314.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI 93 SB
CrossesHWY Albany ST
LocationMass Ave. Int.
RouteInterstate 93
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34053, -71.06356
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,033 ft (314.9 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164,570 (2019)
Projected traffic118,785 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$42 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 SB over HWY Albany ST built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 93 SB over HWY Albany ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 93 SB over HWY Albany ST carry?

About 164,570 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 93 SB over HWY Albany ST?

The structure is 1,033 ft (314.9 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 SB over HWY Albany ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.