FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I 93 RAMPS SN NS

Carrying I 93 RAMPS SN NS over RR BMRR BSG SPUR

I93/US1 INTERCHANGE, Suffolk, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I 93 RAMPS SN NS

The I 93 RAMPS SN NS bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries I 93 RAMPS SN NS over RR BMRR BSG SPUR. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 260.0 meters (853 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 37,301 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 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.6 metric tons.

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

How I 93 RAMPS SN NS compares

▲ 14.4
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Massachusetts bridges
494
Bridges in Suffolk · 34 in Poor condition
I 93 RAMPS SN NS 55.6 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
2.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
55.6 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 Continuous
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
260.0 m (853 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
37,301 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B166059UADOTNBI

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 93 RAMPS SN 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 RAMPS SN 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 RAMPS SN NS?

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

How often is I 93 RAMPS SN NS inspected?

I 93 RAMPS SN 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 37,301 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 93 RAMPS SN 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 RAMPS SN NS?

I 93 RAMPS SN NS has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I 93 RAMPS SN NS?

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

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

I 93 RAMPS SN 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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