I-95 NB & SB over Thurbers Av
PoorProvidence County, Rhode Island · 1.3 MI S of JCT I-195 · Structure no. 000000000006550
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 156,790
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-95 NB & SB over Thurbers Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB & SB over Thurbers Av in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 156,790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,469 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-95 NB & SB over Thurbers Av built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is I-95 NB & SB over Thurbers Av in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does I-95 NB & SB over Thurbers Av carry?
About 156,790 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is I-95 NB & SB over Thurbers Av?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.
Who owns I-95 NB & SB over Thurbers Av?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.