US Bridges

Lyon Av over I-195 EB & WB

FairPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.9 MI N of JCT Vet Mem P · Structure no. 000000000004690

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyon Av over I-195 EB & WB is a concrete continuous frame carrying Lyon Av 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2036. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLyon Av
CrossesI-195 EB & WB
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Vet Mem P
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81624, -71.37505
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 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 traffic1,500 (2008)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$11.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Lyon Av 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 Lyon Av over I-195 EB & WB carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lyon Av over I-195 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.