US Bridges

HWY Ramp K/L over Other Relief

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Suffolk County, Massachusetts · Mass Ave. Int. · Structure no. B16662915DOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
405 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,224
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ramp K/L over Other Relief is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Ramp K/L over Other Relief 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44,224 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,276 by 2032. The structure is 405 ft (123.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Ramp K/L
CrossesOther Relief
LocationMass Ave. Int.
RouteInterstate 93
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34026, -71.06285
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length405 ft (123.3 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,224 (2023)
Projected traffic55,276 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ramp K/L over Other Relief built?

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

What condition is HWY Ramp K/L over Other Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Ramp K/L over Other Relief carry?

About 44,224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ramp K/L over Other Relief?

The structure is 405 ft (123.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ramp K/L over Other Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.