US Bridges

I 93 Ramp K over Other Relief

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · I-93/I-90 Interchange · Structure no. B166629UTDOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Ramp K over Other Relief is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying I 93 Ramp K over Other Relief in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,956 by 2031. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 93 Ramp K
CrossesOther Relief
LocationI-93/I-90 Interchange
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates42.34846, -71.05952
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2024)
Projected traffic39,956 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Ramp K over Other Relief built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 93 Ramp K 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 93 Ramp K over Other Relief carry?

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

How long is I 93 Ramp K over Other Relief?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Ramp K over Other Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.