US Bridges

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

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI S of JCT I-195 · Structure no. 000000000006535

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 N&s & Ramp Ws over Oxford ST is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-95 N&s & Ramp Ws over Oxford ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 151,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 184,200 by 2037. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 N&s & Ramp Ws
CrossesOxford ST
Location0.8 MI S of JCT I-195
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.80362, -71.40402
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.4 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151,000 (2017)
Projected traffic184,200 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$10.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 N&s & Ramp Ws over Oxford 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 N&s & Ramp Ws over Oxford ST carry?

About 151,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.