US Bridges

Ramp A-C over US 6 Extension Ramp C-C

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI N of JCT I-195 · Structure no. 000000000005800

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp A-C over US 6 Extension Ramp C-C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp A-C over US 6 Extension Ramp C-C in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1988, 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2036. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp A-C
CrossesUS 6 Extension Ramp C-C
Location0.5 MI N of JCT I-195
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.82629, -71.42019
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2008)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp A-C over US 6 Extension Ramp C-C built?

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

What condition is Ramp A-C over US 6 Extension Ramp C-C 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp A-C over US 6 Extension Ramp C-C carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp A-C over US 6 Extension Ramp C-C?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp A-C over US 6 Extension Ramp C-C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.