US Bridges

Exchange ST over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.4 MI S of Mass. Line · Structure no. 000000000005570

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,040
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exchange ST over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exchange ST over I-95 NB & SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 16,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,248 by 2036. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesExchange ST
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.4 MI S of Mass. Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.87949, -71.37816
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,040 (2015)
Projected traffic19,248 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Exchange 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 October 2023.

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

About 16,040 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.