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Essex County, MA · Structure #M170212UUDOTNBI

I 93

I 93 in 2 MI N Merrimac River, Essex County, Massachusetts received a condition grade of C (55/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 145K vehicles daily on I 93 over St213 EB.

C
55/100
55
Condition Score
145K
Daily Traffic
1959
Year Built
34.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I 93
Crosses Over
St213 EB
State
Massachusetts
County
Essex County
Location
2 MI N Merrimac River
Year Built
1959
Reconstructed
1974
Age
67 years
Daily Traffic
144,946
Lanes
6
Length
34.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
M170212UUDOTNBI

About This Bridge

I 93 is a 67-year-old bridge located 2 MI N Merrimac River in Essex County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries I 93 over St213 EB with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 145K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1974, the structure spans 34.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (55/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

2 MI N Merrimac River, Essex County, Massachusetts

42.731914, -71.203678

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Frequently Asked Questions

I 93 has a Condition Score of 55/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I 93 was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1974, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I 93 carries approximately 145K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 34.1 meters long and located on I 93 in 2 MI N Merrimac River, 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 MI N Merrimac River in Essex County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries I 93 over St213 EB. Its coordinates are 42.731914, -71.203678. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I 93 carries I 93 over St213 EB. The bridge is 34.1 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 1974.

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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.