US Bridges

I-95 Nb&sb over Eddy ST

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of JCT I-195 · Structure no. 000000000005370

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,688
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Nb&sb over Eddy ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Nb&sb over Eddy ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 52,688 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,957 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 150 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 Nb&sb
CrossesEddy ST
Location1.0 MI S of JCT I-195
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81264, -71.40697
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.8 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,688 (2021)
Projected traffic57,957 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$25.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Nb&sb over Eddy ST built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-95 Nb&sb over Eddy ST 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 Nb&sb over Eddy ST carry?

About 52,688 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Nb&sb over Eddy ST?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Nb&sb over Eddy ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.