US Bridges

I-95 Ramp Ca over Ramp Cc & W. Exchange ST

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI N of JCT I-195 · Structure no. 000000000005850

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
542 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramp Ca over Ramp Cc & W. Exchange ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Ramp Ca over Ramp Cc & W. Exchange ST 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 21,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,320 by 2036. The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Ramp Ca
CrossesRamp Cc & W. Exchange ST
Location0.2 MI N of JCT I-195
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82566, -71.42039
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length542 ft (165.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,100 (2009)
Projected traffic25,320 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$23.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Ramp Ca over Ramp Cc & W. Exchange ST built?

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

What condition is I-95 Ramp Ca over Ramp Cc & W. Exchange ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 Ramp Ca over Ramp Cc & W. Exchange ST carry?

About 21,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Ramp Ca over Ramp Cc & W. Exchange ST?

The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Ramp Ca over Ramp Cc & W. Exchange ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.