US Bridges

I 93 Ramp As over HWY Broadway

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 0.25KM South of I-901170 · Structure no. B166659UQDOTNBI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Ramp As over HWY Broadway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 93 Ramp As over HWY Broadway in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 11,120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,935 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 93 Ramp As
CrossesHWY Broadway
Location0.25KM South of I-901170
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates42.34408, -71.06191
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating109.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,120 (2024)
Projected traffic25,935 by 2031
Trucks4%
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$983,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Ramp As over HWY Broadway built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 93 Ramp As over HWY Broadway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I 93 Ramp As over HWY Broadway carry?

About 11,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Ramp As over HWY Broadway?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Ramp As over HWY Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.