US Bridges

Atwells Av over I-95 Ramps Bc&ca

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI N of JCT Broadway · Structure no. 000000000005750

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,989
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atwells Av over I-95 Ramps Bc&ca is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atwells Av over I-95 Ramps Bc&ca in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10,989 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,088 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAtwells Av
CrossesI-95 Ramps Bc&ca
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82312, -71.41998
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,989 (2021)
Projected traffic12,088 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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$20.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atwells Av over I-95 Ramps Bc&ca built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atwells Av over I-95 Ramps Bc&ca 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 Atwells Av over I-95 Ramps Bc&ca carry?

About 10,989 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Atwells Av over I-95 Ramps Bc&ca?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Atwells Av over I-95 Ramps Bc&ca?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.