US Bridges

Potter ST over I-195 EB & WB

FairPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT US 44 · Structure no. 000000000004670

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potter ST over I-195 EB & WB is a concrete continuous frame carrying Potter ST over I-195 EB & WB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2036. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPotter ST
CrossesI-195 EB & WB
Location0.1 MI S of JCT US 44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81814, -71.38029
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2008)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$11 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Potter ST over I-195 EB & WB built?

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

What condition is Potter ST 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 Potter ST over I-195 EB & WB carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Potter ST over I-195 EB & WB?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Potter ST over I-195 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.