US Bridges

I-195 Ramp DR-2 over US 6 Warren Av

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Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of Seekonk Rvr · Structure no. 000000000004650

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,600
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 Ramp DR-2 over US 6 Warren Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 Ramp DR-2 over US 6 Warren Av in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1959, 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,920 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-195 Ramp DR-2
CrossesUS 6 Warren Av
Location0.1 MI E of Seekonk Rvr
RouteCity Street 195
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81757, -71.38205
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2008)
Projected traffic13,920 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-195 Ramp DR-2 over US 6 Warren Av built?

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

What condition is I-195 Ramp DR-2 over US 6 Warren Av 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 Ramp DR-2 over US 6 Warren Av carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-195 Ramp DR-2 over US 6 Warren Av?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 Ramp DR-2 over US 6 Warren Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.