US Bridges

Westminster ST over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of JCT I-195 · Structure no. 000000000005720

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,070
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westminster ST over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westminster ST over I-95 NB & SB 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 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 7,070 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,484 by 2036. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWestminster ST
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.1 MI N of JCT I-195
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81901, -71.41836
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,070 (2014)
Projected traffic8,484 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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$16.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westminster ST over I-95 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Westminster 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 October 2023.

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

About 7,070 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.