I 93 over Water Merrimack River

Poor Condition67 years old119,818 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
LocationAt Merrimac River
CarriesI 93
CrossesWater Merrimack River
Coordinates42.70063, -71.20986

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length774.9 ft (236.2 m)
Max Span174.9 ft (53.3 m)
Deck Width142.7 ft (43.5 m)
Deck Area10274.7 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1959 (reconstructed 1975)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic119,818 (2022)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge8

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberA090222V0DOTNBI

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