FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I 93 RAMP NS

Carrying I 93 RAMP NS over RR MBTA

I93 US1 INTERCHANGE, Suffolk, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I 93 RAMP NS

The I 93 RAMP NS bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries I 93 RAMP NS over RR MBTA. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 27.6 meters (91 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 31,000 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I 93 RAMP NS compares

▲ 6.6
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Massachusetts bridges
494
Bridges in Suffolk · 34 in Poor condition
I 93 RAMP NS 47.8 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
4.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
47.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
27.6 m (91 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
31,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B166049THDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 93 RAMP NS is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I 93 RAMP NS 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 RAMP NS?

I 93 RAMP NS in Suffolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I 93 RAMP NS inspected?

I 93 RAMP NS'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 31,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 93 RAMP NS is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I 93 RAMP NS?

I 93 RAMP NS has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I 93 RAMP NS?

I 93 RAMP NS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I 93 RAMP NS and does age affect safety?

I 93 RAMP NS was built in 1999, making it 27 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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