US Bridges

Broad ST over I-95 a B C D

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI N of JCT Elmwd Av · Structure no. 000000000005710

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,259
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad ST over I-95 a B C D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad ST over I-95 a B C D in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 13,259 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,911 by 2036. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad ST
CrossesI-95 a B C D
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Elmwd Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81764, -71.41663
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,259 (2015)
Projected traffic15,911 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$19.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad ST over I-95 a B C D built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad ST over I-95 a B C D 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Broad ST over I-95 a B C D carry?

About 13,259 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Broad ST over I-95 a B C D?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Broad ST over I-95 a B C D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.