US Bridges

Central Av over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.6 MI S of Mass Line · Structure no. 000000000005600

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Av over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Av over I-95 NB & SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,710 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Av
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.6 MI S of Mass Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.88523, -71.37862
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2021)
Projected traffic6,710 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$12.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Av over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Central Av 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 Central Av over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Central Av over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Central Av over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.