US Bridges

I 93 Ramp K over I 90 & I 93 Ramp Kk

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · I-90/I-93 Interchange · Structure no. B166629Q3DOTNBI

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Ramp K over I 90 & I 93 Ramp Kk is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I 93 Ramp K over I 90 & I 93 Ramp Kk in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,824 by 2031. The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 93 Ramp K
CrossesI 90 & I 93 Ramp Kk
LocationI-90/I-93 Interchange
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates42.34674, -71.06001
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length282 ft (86.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2024)
Projected traffic39,824 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Ramp K over I 90 & I 93 Ramp Kk built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 93 Ramp K over I 90 & I 93 Ramp Kk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 93 Ramp K over I 90 & I 93 Ramp Kk carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Ramp K over I 90 & I 93 Ramp Kk?

The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Ramp K over I 90 & I 93 Ramp Kk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.