US Bridges

Taunton Av Ramp over I-195 EB & WB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.4 MI W of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000004630

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
381 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taunton Av Ramp over I-195 EB & WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taunton Av Ramp over I-195 EB & WB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2036. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTaunton Av Ramp
CrossesI-195 EB & WB
Location1.4 MI W of JCT Ri 114
RouteInterstate 44
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81861, -71.38143
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2008)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$17.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Taunton Av Ramp over I-195 EB & WB built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taunton Av Ramp over I-195 EB & WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Taunton Av Ramp over I-195 EB & WB carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Taunton Av Ramp over I-195 EB & WB?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Taunton Av Ramp over I-195 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.