US Bridges

Washington ST over I-95 BR-3

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI N of JCT I-195 · Structure no. 000000000005730

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,777
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over I-95 BR-3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington ST over I-95 BR-3 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 7,777 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,333 by 2036. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWashington ST
CrossesI-95 BR-3
Location0.3 MI N of JCT I-195
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81991, -71.41935
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,777 (2015)
Projected traffic9,333 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$16.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington ST over I-95 BR-3 built?

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

What condition is Washington ST over I-95 BR-3 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 Washington ST over I-95 BR-3 carry?

About 7,777 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over I-95 BR-3?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over I-95 BR-3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.