US Bridges

Fountain ST over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000005590

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain ST over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fountain ST 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFountain ST
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.1 MI N of JCT US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.88327, -71.37809
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$15.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fountain ST 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 Fountain 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 November 2023.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.