US Bridges

Ramp AR-5 over I-95 Ramp Ca

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI N of JCT I 195 · Structure no. 000000000005775

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
491 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp AR-5 over I-95 Ramp Ca is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp AR-5 over I-95 Ramp Ca in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,440 by 2036. The structure is 491 ft (149.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp AR-5
CrossesI-95 Ramp Ca
Location0.5 MI N of JCT I 195
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.8242, -71.4201
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length491 ft (149.8 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2016)
Projected traffic16,440 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$19.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp AR-5 over I-95 Ramp Ca built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp AR-5 over I-95 Ramp 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp AR-5 over I-95 Ramp Ca carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp AR-5 over I-95 Ramp Ca?

The structure is 491 ft (149.8 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp AR-5 over I-95 Ramp Ca?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.