US Bridges

I 93 Ramp Kk over HWY Hov Ramp EB

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI S. of I-90 · Structure no. B166708TWDOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,461
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Ramp Kk over HWY Hov Ramp EB is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I 93 Ramp Kk over HWY Hov Ramp EB 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 16,461 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,127 by 2031. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 93 Ramp Kk
CrossesHWY Hov Ramp EB
Location0.5 MI S. of I-90
RouteInterstate 93
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34543, -71.06021
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,461 (2020)
Projected traffic14,127 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Ramp Kk over HWY Hov Ramp EB built?

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

What condition is I 93 Ramp Kk over HWY Hov Ramp EB 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does I 93 Ramp Kk over HWY Hov Ramp EB carry?

About 16,461 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Ramp Kk over HWY Hov Ramp EB?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Ramp Kk over HWY Hov Ramp EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.