US Bridges

I 93 Ramp K over Other Relief

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · I-93/I-90 Interchange · Structure no. B166629V0DOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
403 ft
3 main spans
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 continuous 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 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. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 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
Coordinates42.34789, -71.05973
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 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 traffic—
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$7.5 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 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 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 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Ramp K over Other Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.