US Bridges

I 93 Hov Ramp EB over I 93 Ramp Xx

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 0.8 KM S. of I-90 · Structure no. B1666982HDOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Hov Ramp EB over I 93 Ramp Xx is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I 93 Hov Ramp EB over I 93 Ramp Xx 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 5 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2031. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 93 Hov Ramp EB
CrossesI 93 Ramp Xx
Location0.8 KM S. of I-90
RouteInterstate 93
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34544, -71.06058
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2031
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Hov Ramp EB over I 93 Ramp Xx built?

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

What condition is I 93 Hov Ramp EB over I 93 Ramp Xx 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 Hov Ramp EB over I 93 Ramp Xx carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Hov Ramp EB over I 93 Ramp Xx?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Hov Ramp EB over I 93 Ramp Xx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.