US Bridges

I-95 N&s & Ramp Ws over Oconnell ST

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of Allens Av · Structure no. 000000000006520

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 N&s & Ramp Ws over Oconnell ST is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-95 N&s & Ramp Ws over Oconnell ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 63 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 149,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 164,230 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 N&s & Ramp Ws
CrossesOconnell ST
Location0.1 MI W of Allens Av
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.80707, -71.40512
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 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.1 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149,300 (2021)
Projected traffic164,230 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$13.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 N&s & Ramp Ws over Oconnell ST built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-95 N&s & Ramp Ws over Oconnell 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 N&s & Ramp Ws over Oconnell ST carry?

About 149,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-95 N&s & Ramp Ws over Oconnell ST?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 N&s & Ramp Ws over Oconnell ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.