I 93
I 93 in 2.7 MI S I 495, Essex County, Massachusetts received a condition grade of C (54/100). Built in 1957, the bridge carries 146K vehicles daily on I 93 over HWY Dascomb RD.
I 93 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 54/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1957 and is now 69 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I 93 carries an average daily traffic count of 145,580 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing HWY Dascomb RD. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I 93 is a 69-year-old bridge located 2.7 MI S I 495 in Essex County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries I 93 over HWY Dascomb RD with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 146K vehicles per day. Built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, the structure spans 17.1 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (54/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I 93 has a Condition Score of 54/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I 93 was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, making it 69 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I 93 carries approximately 146K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 17.1 meters long and located on I 93 in 2.7 MI S I 495, Essex County, Massachusetts.
No, I 93 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I 93 is located 2.7 MI S I 495 in Essex County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries I 93 over HWY Dascomb RD. Its coordinates are 42.625214, -71.178008. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I 93 carries I 93 over HWY Dascomb RD. The bridge is 17.1 meters long and was built in 1957, with reconstruction in 1988.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.