US Bridges

I 93 Ramp Xxe over HWY Broadway/Ext

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 0.1M E. of I93 NB · Structure no. B166688MCDOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
515 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,724
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Ramp Xxe over HWY Broadway/Ext is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I 93 Ramp Xxe over HWY Broadway/Ext 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 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 6,724 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,722 by 2032. The structure is 515 ft (157.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 93 Ramp Xxe
CrossesHWY Broadway/Ext
Location0.1M E. of I93 NB
RouteInterstate 93
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34479, -71.06097
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length515 ft (157.1 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,724 (2023)
Projected traffic4,722 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$16.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Ramp Xxe over HWY Broadway/Ext built?

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

What condition is I 93 Ramp Xxe over HWY Broadway/Ext 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 93 Ramp Xxe over HWY Broadway/Ext carry?

About 6,724 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Ramp Xxe over HWY Broadway/Ext?

The structure is 515 ft (157.1 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Ramp Xxe over HWY Broadway/Ext?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.