US Bridges

I-195 EB & WB over Broadway

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI E of Seekonk Riv · Structure no. 000000000004700

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121,059
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 EB & WB over Broadway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 EB & WB over Broadway in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 121,059 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,271 by 2036. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-195 EB & WB
CrossesBroadway
Location0.8 MI E of Seekonk Riv
RouteInterstate 195
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81467, -71.37007
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.8 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,059 (2015)
Projected traffic145,271 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$24 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-195 EB & WB over Broadway built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

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

About 121,059 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-195 EB & WB over Broadway?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 EB & WB over Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.