US Bridges

I-95 Ramp BR-7 over US 1A Allens Av

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 2.0 MI S of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000006540

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramp BR-7 over US 1A Allens Av is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Ramp BR-7 over US 1A Allens Av in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2036. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Ramp BR-7
CrossesUS 1A Allens Av
Location2.0 MI S of JCT I-95
RouteCity Street 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.80146, -71.40071
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2008)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2036
Trucks9%
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$7.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Ramp BR-7 over US 1A Allens Av built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 Ramp BR-7 over US 1A Allens Av 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 Ramp BR-7 over US 1A Allens Av carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Ramp BR-7 over US 1A Allens Av?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Ramp BR-7 over US 1A Allens Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.