FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I 93 ST38 SB RMP

Carrying I 93 ST38 SB RMP over HWY CONNECTOR RAMP D&K

.16 KM S OF JCT SR28&ST38, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I 93 ST38 SB RMP

The I 93 ST38 SB RMP bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries I 93 ST38 SB RMP over HWY CONNECTOR RAMP D&K. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 56.4 meters (185 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,400 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.3 metric tons.

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

How I 93 ST38 SB RMP compares

▼ 8.9
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
I 93 ST38 SB RMP 32.3 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
56.4 m (185 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S170373A4DOTNBI

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 93 ST38 SB RMP 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 ST38 SB RMP against other structures in Middlesex 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 ST38 SB RMP?

I 93 ST38 SB RMP in Middlesex, 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 ST38 SB RMP inspected?

I 93 ST38 SB RMP'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 21,400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 93 ST38 SB RMP 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 ST38 SB RMP?

I 93 ST38 SB RMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I 93 ST38 SB RMP?

I 93 ST38 SB RMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I 93 ST38 SB RMP and does age affect safety?

I 93 ST38 SB RMP was built in 1973, making it 53 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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