US Bridges

I-95 NB over AMTRAK & Pleasant Vw ST

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of Mass Line · Structure no. 000000000005630

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
48,250
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB over AMTRAK & Pleasant Vw ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB over AMTRAK & Pleasant Vw ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 64 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 48,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,900 by 2036. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB
CrossesAMTRAK & Pleasant Vw ST
Location0.1 MI S of Mass Line
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.89401, -71.37626
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,250 (2015)
Projected traffic57,900 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$24 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB over AMTRAK & Pleasant Vw ST built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-95 NB over AMTRAK & Pleasant Vw ST 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 I-95 NB over AMTRAK & Pleasant Vw ST carry?

About 48,250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB over AMTRAK & Pleasant Vw ST?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB over AMTRAK & Pleasant Vw ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.