US Bridges

I-95 NB & SB over Water ST

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI N of JCT Seekonk R · Structure no. 000000000005520

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB & SB over Water ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB & SB over Water ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 67 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 126,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,820 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 108 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB & SB
CrossesWater ST
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Seekonk R
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.87397, -71.38175
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,200 (2021)
Projected traffic138,820 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$18.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-95 NB & SB over Water ST 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 June 2023.

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

About 126,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.