US Bridges

I-95 NB over US 6 Woon Rvr AMTRAK

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.25 MI N Atwells Av · Structure no. 000000000005785

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,290 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
95,468
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB over US 6 Woon Rvr AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB over US 6 Woon Rvr AMTRAK in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 95,468 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,800 by 2036. The structure is 1,290 ft (393.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB
CrossesUS 6 Woon Rvr AMTRAK
Location0.25 MI N Atwells Av
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82633, -71.41892
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,290 ft (393.2 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,468 (2021)
Projected traffic120,800 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$111.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB over US 6 Woon Rvr AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

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

About 95,468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,290 ft (393.2 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.