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Suffolk County, MA · Structure #B162523D3DOTNBI

I 93 /US1/ST3

I 93 /US1/ST3 in 7.4 KM S Of JCT I90&I93, Suffolk County, Massachusetts received a condition grade of B (60/100). Built in 1956, the bridge carries 171K vehicles daily on I 93 /US1/ST3 over Other Ped/ Bike Path.

I 93 /US1/ST3 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 60/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1956 and is now 70 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 /US1/ST3 carries an average daily traffic count of 171,195 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Other Ped/ Bike Path. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
60/100
60
Condition Score
171K
Daily Traffic
1956
Year Built
14.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I 93 /US1/ST3
Crosses Over
Other Ped/ Bike Path
State
Massachusetts
County
Suffolk County
Location
7.4 KM S Of JCT I90&I93
Year Built
1956
Reconstructed
1984
Age
70 years
Daily Traffic
171,195
Lanes
8
Length
14.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
B162523D3DOTNBI

About This Bridge

I 93 /US1/ST3 is a 70-year-old bridge located 7.4 KM S Of JCT I90&I93 in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries I 93 /US1/ST3 over Other Ped/ Bike Path with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 171K vehicles per day. Built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, the structure spans 14.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (60/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

7.4 KM S Of JCT I90&I93, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

42.283092, -71.044397

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Frequently Asked Questions

I 93 /US1/ST3 has a Condition Score of 60/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I 93 /US1/ST3 was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, making it 70 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I 93 /US1/ST3 carries approximately 171K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 14.6 meters long and located on I 93 /US1/ST3 in 7.4 KM S Of JCT I90&I93, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

No, I 93 /US1/ST3 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 /US1/ST3 is located 7.4 KM S Of JCT I90&I93 in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries I 93 /US1/ST3 over Other Ped/ Bike Path. Its coordinates are 42.283092, -71.044397. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I 93 /US1/ST3 carries I 93 /US1/ST3 over Other Ped/ Bike Path. The bridge is 14.6 meters long and was built in 1956, with reconstruction in 1984.

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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.