US Bridges

I-95 NB Exit Ramp over Water ST

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of JCT Seekonk R · Structure no. 000000000005530

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,244
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB Exit Ramp over Water ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB Exit Ramp over Water ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 18,244 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,893 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB Exit Ramp
CrossesWater ST
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Seekonk R
RouteCity Street 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.8737, -71.3817
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,244 (2015)
Projected traffic21,893 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$3.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB Exit Ramp over Water ST built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-95 NB Exit Ramp over Water ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 NB Exit Ramp over Water ST carry?

About 18,244 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB Exit Ramp over Water ST?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB Exit Ramp over Water ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.