US Bridges

I-95 NB & SB over Moshassuck River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.5 MI S of JCT Seekonk R · Structure no. 000000000005430

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB & SB over Moshassuck River is a concrete arch - deck carrying I-95 NB & SB over Moshassuck River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 151,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,650 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 622 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-95 NB & SB
CrossesMoshassuck River
Location1.5 MI S of JCT Seekonk R
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.86433, -71.40383
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width622 ft (189.6 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151,500 (2021)
Projected traffic166,650 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$18.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB & SB over Moshassuck River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB & SB over Moshassuck River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 NB & SB over Moshassuck River carry?

About 151,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB & SB over Moshassuck River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 622 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB & SB over Moshassuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.