US Bridges

Ramp Ad over AMTRAK Woon Rvr Ramp Bd

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI N of JCT I-195 · Structure no. 000000000005790

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,002 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
31,200
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Ad over AMTRAK Woon Rvr Ramp Bd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Ad over AMTRAK Woon Rvr Ramp Bd in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 37 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 31,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,900 by 2030. The structure is 1,002 ft (305.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesRamp Ad
CrossesAMTRAK Woon Rvr Ramp Bd
Location0.5 MI N of JCT I-195
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.82678, -71.41982
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,002 ft (305.3 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,200 (2008)
Projected traffic35,900 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$47.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Ad over AMTRAK Woon Rvr Ramp Bd built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ramp Ad over AMTRAK Woon Rvr Ramp Bd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Ad over AMTRAK Woon Rvr Ramp Bd carry?

About 31,200 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Ad over AMTRAK Woon Rvr Ramp Bd?

The structure is 1,002 ft (305.3 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Ad over AMTRAK Woon Rvr Ramp Bd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.