US Bridges

I-95 NB & SB over Public ST

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT I-195 · Structure no. 000000000006510

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153,626
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB & SB over Public ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB & SB over Public ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 153,626 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,989 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 142 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB & SB
CrossesPublic ST
Location0.5 MI S of JCT I-195
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.80789, -71.40504
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.4 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153,626 (2021)
Projected traffic168,989 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$13.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB & SB over Public ST built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-95 NB & SB over Public 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 NB & SB over Public ST carry?

About 153,626 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB & SB over Public ST?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB & SB over Public ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.