US Bridges

I 93 Ramp K over HWY Ramp Mw & Hov EB

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI S. of I-90 · Structure no. B166628TMDOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,583
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Ramp K over HWY Ramp Mw & Hov EB is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I 93 Ramp K over HWY Ramp Mw & Hov EB in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,583 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,132 by 2031. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 93 Ramp K
CrossesHWY Ramp Mw & Hov EB
Location0.5 MI S. of I-90
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.3452, -71.06042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,583 (2019)
Projected traffic19,132 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Ramp K over HWY Ramp Mw & Hov EB built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 93 Ramp K over HWY Ramp Mw & 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 K over HWY Ramp Mw & Hov EB carry?

About 11,583 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Ramp K over HWY Ramp Mw & Hov EB?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Ramp K over HWY Ramp Mw & Hov EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.