US Bridges

I-195 EB Ramp CR-1 over Valley ST

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.4 MI W of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000004620

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,600
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 EB Ramp CR-1 over Valley ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 EB Ramp CR-1 over Valley ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 years old, older than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,920 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-195 EB Ramp CR-1
CrossesValley ST
Location1.4 MI W of JCT Ri 114
RouteInterstate 195
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81873, -71.38334
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.5 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,600 (2008)
Projected traffic25,920 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-195 EB Ramp CR-1 over Valley ST built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I-195 EB Ramp CR-1 over Valley ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I-195 EB Ramp CR-1 over Valley ST carry?

About 21,600 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-195 EB Ramp CR-1 over Valley ST?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 EB Ramp CR-1 over Valley ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.