US Bridges

US 6 Wrrn Av & Rmp over I-195 EB & WB

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000004665

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Wrrn Av & Rmp over I-195 EB & WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Wrrn Av & Rmp over I-195 EB & WB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2036. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 6 Wrrn Av & Rmp
CrossesI-195 EB & WB
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 114
RouteU.S. Route 195
Coordinates41.81841, -71.38097
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2008)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$7.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 Wrrn Av & Rmp over I-195 EB & WB built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 Wrrn Av & Rmp over I-195 EB & WB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 Wrrn Av & Rmp over I-195 EB & WB carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Wrrn Av & Rmp over I-195 EB & WB?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Wrrn Av & Rmp over I-195 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.