US Bridges

I-95 SB over East ST

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Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of Mass Line · Structure no. 000000000005617

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82,660
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over East ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over East ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 82,660 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,926 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesEast ST
Location0.5 MI S of Mass Line
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.89017, -71.37909
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,660 (2019)
Projected traffic90,926 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$6.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 SB over East ST built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB over East ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 SB over East ST carry?

About 82,660 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over East ST?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over East ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.