US Bridges

Ramp Cb over Ramp Cc

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000005810

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,100
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Cb over Ramp Cc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Cb over Ramp Cc 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,520 by 2036. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Cb
CrossesRamp Cc
Location0.1 MI W of JCT I-95
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82598, -71.42064
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2008)
Projected traffic26,520 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$10.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Cb over Ramp Cc built?

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

What condition is Ramp Cb over Ramp Cc 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 Cb over Ramp Cc carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Cb over Ramp Cc?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Cb over Ramp Cc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.