US Bridges

I-95 NB & SB over School ST

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of JCT Seekonk R · Structure no. 000000000005540

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB & SB over School ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB & SB over School 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 149 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB & SB
CrossesSchool ST
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Seekonk R
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.87432, -71.38107
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,200 (2021)
Projected traffic138,820 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure7
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$11.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB & SB over School 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 & SB over School 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 School ST carry?

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

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

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.