US Bridges

I-195 EB & WB over US 6 Warren Av

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of Mass Line · Structure no. 000000000004730

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 EB & WB over US 6 Warren Av is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 EB & WB over US 6 Warren Av in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 86,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,040 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-195 EB & WB
CrossesUS 6 Warren Av
Location0.1 MI W of Mass Line
RouteInterstate 195
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.80788, -71.34167
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,400 (2021)
Projected traffic95,040 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$23.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-195 EB & WB over US 6 Warren Av 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 September 2023.

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

About 86,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.