US Bridges

I-95 over Taft ST & Seekonk River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of Mass Line · Structure no. 000000000005500

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
357 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116,900
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Taft ST & Seekonk River is a steel arch - deck carrying I-95 over Taft ST & Seekonk River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 116,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,280 by 2036. The structure is 357 ft (108.7 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesTaft ST & Seekonk River
Location1.0 MI S of Mass Line
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.87342, -71.38435
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length357 ft (108.7 m)
Longest span351 ft (107.1 m)
Deck width151 ft (45.9 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,900 (2015)
Projected traffic140,280 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$79.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Taft ST & Seekonk River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 over Taft ST & Seekonk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 over Taft ST & Seekonk River carry?

About 116,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Taft ST & Seekonk River?

The structure is 357 ft (108.7 m) long with a longest span of 351 ft (107.1 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Taft ST & Seekonk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.