I 93
I 93 in Rt 93 At Rt 128, Middlesex County, Massachusetts received a condition grade of D (39/100). Built in 1957, the bridge carries 201K vehicles daily on I 93 over I 95 /St128. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I 93 carries a D on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 39/100. One or more primary components is rated in fair-to-poor condition; the bridge typically appears in state transportation plans for rehabilitation or replacement within the next funding cycle.
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 200,824 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing I 95 /St128. 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 Rt 93 At Rt 128 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries I 93 over I 95 /St128 with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 201K vehicles per day. Built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, the structure spans 75.6 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of D (39/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 4/9 (poor), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 4/9 (poor). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I 93 has a Condition Score of 39/100 (Grade D). Its deck is rated 4/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 4/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I 93 was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, making it 69 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I 93 carries approximately 201K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 75.6 meters long and located on I 93 in Rt 93 At Rt 128, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Yes, I 93 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
I 93 is located Rt 93 At Rt 128 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries I 93 over I 95 /St128. Its coordinates are 42.502222, -71.118889. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I 93 carries I 93 over I 95 /St128. The bridge is 75.6 meters long and was built in 1957, with reconstruction in 1987.
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.