US Bridges

Eddy ST over I-95 & P&w RR

PoorPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI W of JCT US 1A · Structure no. 000000000006560

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,289
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eddy ST over I-95 & P&w RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eddy ST over I-95 & P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,289 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,617 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEddy ST
CrossesI-95 & P&w RR
Location0.3 MI W of JCT US 1A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.79667, -71.40494
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,289 (2023)
Projected traffic14,617 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$15.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eddy ST over I-95 & P&w RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Eddy ST over I-95 & P&w RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Eddy ST over I-95 & P&w RR carry?

About 13,289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Eddy ST over I-95 & P&w RR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Eddy ST over I-95 & P&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.