US Bridges

Main ST over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of Mass Line · Structure no. 000000000005460

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,070
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over I-95 NB & SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 17,070 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,484 by 2036. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location1.0 MI S of Mass Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.87243, -71.39459
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,070 (2015)
Projected traffic20,484 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$15.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

About 17,070 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.