US Bridges

I 93 Ramp Xx over HWY Hov EB

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 2.5 M E. of 193 NB · Structure no. B166598MDDOTNBI

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
701 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,578
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Ramp Xx over HWY Hov EB is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I 93 Ramp Xx over HWY Hov EB 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 4,578 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2031. The structure is 701 ft (213.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 93 Ramp Xx
CrossesHWY Hov EB
Location2.5 M E. of 193 NB
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34392, -71.06133
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length701 ft (213.7 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,578 (2019)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$22 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Ramp Xx over HWY Hov EB built?

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

What condition is I 93 Ramp Xx over HWY Hov EB 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does I 93 Ramp Xx over HWY Hov EB carry?

About 4,578 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Ramp Xx over HWY Hov EB?

The structure is 701 ft (213.7 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Ramp Xx over HWY Hov EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.