US Bridges

Garden ST over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.1 MI S of Mass Line · Structure no. 000000000005470

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,727
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden ST over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST over I-95 NB & SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 2,727 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,273 by 2036. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location1.1 MI S of Mass Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.87306, -71.39056
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,727 (2015)
Projected traffic3,273 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$14.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Garden 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Garden ST over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 2,727 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.