US Bridges

I 93 Hov Ramp EB over Other Relief

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .16 KM S of I-90 EB · Structure no. B167038M6DOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 Hov Ramp EB over Other Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 Hov Ramp EB over Other Relief 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,332 by 2031. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 32 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
CrossesOther Relief
Location.16 KM S of I-90 EB
RouteInterstate 93
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34559, -71.05994
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic9,332 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Other Relief built?

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

What condition is I 93 Hov Ramp EB over Other Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I 93 Hov Ramp EB over Other Relief carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 93 Hov Ramp EB over Other Relief?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 Hov Ramp EB over Other Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.