US Bridges

I 93 Ramp E-Ss over I 93 Ramp C

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI E of I-93 · Structure no. B166858W6DOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Ramp E-Ss over I 93 Ramp C is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 93 Ramp E-Ss over I 93 Ramp C 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 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 E-Ss
CrossesI 93 Ramp C
Location0.25 MI E of I-93
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34805, -71.05723
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2023)
Projected traffic316 by 2032
Trucks25%
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$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 Ramp E-Ss over I 93 Ramp C built?

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

What condition is I 93 Ramp E-Ss over I 93 Ramp C 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 93 Ramp E-Ss over I 93 Ramp C carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Ramp E-Ss over I 93 Ramp C?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Ramp E-Ss over I 93 Ramp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.