US Bridges

US 1 Broadway over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of Mass Line · Structure no. 000000000005580

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Broadway over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 Broadway over I-95 NB & SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 61 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,670 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 Broadway
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location1.0 MI S of Mass Line
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.88235, -71.37746
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2021)
Projected traffic10,670 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$17.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Broadway over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 1 Broadway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 Broadway over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Broadway over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Broadway over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.