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Middlesex County, MA · Structure #S170293BNDOTNBI

I 93

I 93 in .8 KM S Of JCT 193&Sr16, Middlesex County, Massachusetts received a condition grade of B (62/100). Built in 1973, the bridge carries 123K vehicles daily on I 93 over HWY Shore DR.

I 93 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 62/100. 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 1973 and is now 53 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 123,134 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing HWY Shore DR. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
62/100
62
Condition Score
123K
Daily Traffic
1973
Year Built
26.2m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

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
Crosses Over
HWY Shore DR
State
Massachusetts
County
Middlesex County
Location
.8 KM S Of JCT 193&Sr16
Year Built
1973
Age
53 years
Daily Traffic
123,134
Lanes
8
Length
26.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
S170293BNDOTNBI

About This Bridge

I 93 is a 53-year-old bridge located .8 KM S Of JCT 193&Sr16 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries I 93 over HWY Shore DR with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 123K vehicles per day. Built in 1973, the structure spans 26.2 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (62/100) 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.

Location Map

.8 KM S Of JCT 193&Sr16, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

42.397425, -71.091064

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Frequently Asked Questions

I 93 has a Condition Score of 62/100 (Grade B). 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 1973, making it 53 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I 93 carries approximately 123K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 26.2 meters long and located on I 93 in .8 KM S Of JCT 193&Sr16, Middlesex 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 .8 KM S Of JCT 193&Sr16 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries I 93 over HWY Shore DR. Its coordinates are 42.397425, -71.091064. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I 93 carries I 93 over HWY Shore DR. The bridge is 26.2 meters long and was built in 1973.

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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.