US Bridges

I-95 NB & SB over Blackstone ST

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · At JCT Blackstone-Allens · Structure no. 000000000005395

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167,639
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB & SB over Blackstone ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB & SB over Blackstone ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 167,639 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 201,167 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 137 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB & SB
CrossesBlackstone ST
LocationAt JCT Blackstone-Allens
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81042, -71.40528
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck27 ft (8.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167,639 (2015)
Projected traffic201,167 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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$24.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB & SB over Blackstone ST built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB & SB over Blackstone 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 Blackstone ST carry?

About 167,639 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB & SB over Blackstone ST?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB & SB over Blackstone ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.