US Bridges

I-95 SB over US 6 Woon Rvr AMTRAK

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.25 MI N Atwells Av · Structure no. 000000000005782

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,296 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
236,230
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over US 6 Woon Rvr AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over US 6 Woon Rvr AMTRAK in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 236,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 283,476 by 2036. The structure is 1,296 ft (395 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesUS 6 Woon Rvr AMTRAK
Location0.25 MI N Atwells Av
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.8263, -71.4191
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,296 ft (395 m)
Longest span211 ft (64.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236,230 (2016)
Projected traffic283,476 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$117.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 SB over US 6 Woon Rvr AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB over US 6 Woon Rvr AMTRAK 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 SB over US 6 Woon Rvr AMTRAK carry?

About 236,230 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over US 6 Woon Rvr AMTRAK?

The structure is 1,296 ft (395 m) long with a longest span of 211 ft (64.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over US 6 Woon Rvr AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.