US Bridges

George ST over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 2.0 MI N of Ri 146 · Structure no. 000000000005490

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,909
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

George ST over I-95 NB & SB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying George 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 10,909 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,091 by 2036. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesGeorge ST
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location2.0 MI N of Ri 146
RouteCity Street 1
Coordinates41.87308, -71.38756
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,909 (2014)
Projected traffic13,091 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$19.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was George 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 George 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 September 2024.

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

About 10,909 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.