US Bridges

HWY Ramp X/Xx over HWY Albany ST

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · Albany ST & Frontage RD · Structure no. B1665991ADOTNBI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,033 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,638
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ramp X/Xx over HWY Albany ST is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Ramp X/Xx over HWY Albany ST in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 11,638 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,528 by 2032. The structure is 1,033 ft (314.8 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Ramp X/Xx
CrossesHWY Albany ST
LocationAlbany ST & Frontage RD
RouteInterstate 93
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34038, -71.0633
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,033 ft (314.8 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,638 (2023)
Projected traffic5,528 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ramp X/Xx over HWY Albany ST built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Ramp X/Xx 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Ramp X/Xx over HWY Albany ST carry?

About 11,638 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ramp X/Xx over HWY Albany ST?

The structure is 1,033 ft (314.8 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ramp X/Xx over HWY Albany ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.