US Bridges

HWY Ramp L over HWY Ramp Fl

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · Mass Ave. Int. · Structure no. B16663913DOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,241
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ramp L over HWY Ramp Fl is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Ramp L over HWY Ramp Fl 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 22,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,269 by 2032. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Ramp L
CrossesHWY Ramp Fl
LocationMass Ave. Int.
RouteInterstate 93
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34053, -71.06273
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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,241 (2023)
Projected traffic25,269 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ramp L over HWY Ramp Fl built?

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

What condition is HWY Ramp L over HWY Ramp Fl 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 L over HWY Ramp Fl carry?

About 22,241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ramp L over HWY Ramp Fl?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ramp L over HWY Ramp Fl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.