US Bridges

I 93 Hov Ramp EB over RR AMTRAK

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 0.8 KM S. of I-90 EB · Structure no. B1666992KDOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,399
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Hov Ramp EB over RR AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 93 Hov Ramp EB over RR AMTRAK 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 3,399 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,332 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 42 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
CrossesRR AMTRAK
Location0.8 KM S. of I-90 EB
RouteInterstate 93
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34568, -71.06008
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck26 ft (7.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,399 (2023)
Projected traffic9,332 by 2031
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Hov Ramp EB over RR AMTRAK built?

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

What condition is I 93 Hov Ramp EB over RR AMTRAK 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 93 Hov Ramp EB over RR AMTRAK carry?

About 3,399 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Hov Ramp EB over RR AMTRAK?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Hov Ramp EB over RR AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.