US Bridges

I 93 Ramp K over Comb I93NB & Ramp Mw

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 0.5 M S. of I-90 · Structure no. B166628TPDOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
443 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,563
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Ramp K over Comb I93NB & Ramp Mw is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I 93 Ramp K over Comb I93NB & Ramp Mw 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 12,563 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,401 by 2032. The structure is 443 ft (135.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 93 Ramp K
CrossesComb I93NB & Ramp Mw
Location0.5 M S. of I-90
Coordinates42.34401, -71.06084
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length443 ft (135.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,563 (2023)
Projected traffic33,401 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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$14 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Ramp K over Comb I93NB & Ramp Mw built?

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

What condition is I 93 Ramp K over Comb I93NB & Ramp Mw 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 93 Ramp K over Comb I93NB & Ramp Mw carry?

About 12,563 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Ramp K over Comb I93NB & Ramp Mw?

The structure is 443 ft (135.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Ramp K over Comb I93NB & Ramp Mw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.