I 93 BT SB4-N ABT
Carrying I 93 BT SB4-N ABT over HWY CONNECTORS D & K
1.9 KM N OF JCT. US1&I93, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I 93 BT SB4-N ABT
The I 93 BT SB4-N ABT bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries I 93 BT SB4-N ABT over HWY CONNECTORS D & K. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 111.5 meters (366 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 73,094 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I 93 BT SB4-N ABT compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 111.5 m (366 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.6 m (71 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 73,094 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B162818R8DOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
I 93 BT SB4-N ABT is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare I 93 BT SB4-N ABT against other structures in Suffolk and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I 93 BT SB4-N ABT?
I 93 BT SB4-N ABT in Suffolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I 93 BT SB4-N ABT inspected?
I 93 BT SB4-N ABT's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 73,094 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 93 BT SB4-N ABT is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I 93 BT SB4-N ABT?
I 93 BT SB4-N ABT has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I 93 BT SB4-N ABT?
I 93 BT SB4-N ABT is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I 93 BT SB4-N ABT and does age affect safety?
I 93 BT SB4-N ABT was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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