US Bridges

Broadway over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of Atwells Av · Structure no. 000000000005740

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,522
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway 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 12,522 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,774 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.1 MI S of Atwells Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82198, -71.42026
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,522 (2021)
Projected traffic13,774 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$18.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway over I-95 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Broadway 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 Broadway over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 12,522 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.