US Bridges

Walcott ST over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of Broadway Int · Structure no. 000000000005550

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,837
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walcott ST over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walcott ST over I-95 NB & SB 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 13,837 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,605 by 2036. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWalcott ST
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.1 MI E of Broadway Int
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.87663, -71.37944
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,837 (2014)
Projected traffic16,605 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Walcott 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 July 2023.

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

About 13,837 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.