FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I 93 RAMP KK

Carrying I 93 RAMP KK over COMB I90&RMP LL KK&AMTK

.5 MI N OF I90, Suffolk, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I 93 RAMP KK

The I 93 RAMP KK bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries I 93 RAMP KK over COMB I90&RMP LL KK&AMTK. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 165.7 meters (544 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 980 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 52.2 metric tons.

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

How I 93 RAMP KK compares

▲ 11.0
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of Massachusetts bridges
494
Bridges in Suffolk · 34 in Poor condition
I 93 RAMP KK 52.2 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
52.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
165.7 m (544 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
980 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B166709URDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 93 RAMP KK 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 KK 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 KK?

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

How often is I 93 RAMP KK inspected?

I 93 RAMP KK'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 980 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 KK 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 KK?

I 93 RAMP KK has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I 93 RAMP KK?

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

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

I 93 RAMP KK was built in 2003, making it 23 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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