US Bridges

I-95 NB & SB over Narr Elec CO Siding

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000006580

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139,026
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB & SB over Narr Elec CO Siding is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB & SB over Narr Elec CO Siding 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 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 139,026 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,928 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 192 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-95 NB & SB
CrossesNarr Elec CO Siding
Location0.1 MI N of JCT US 1
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.79033, -71.41734
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width192 ft (58.4 m)
Roadway width174 ft (52.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139,026 (2023)
Projected traffic152,928 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$16.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB & SB over Narr Elec CO Siding built?

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

What condition is I-95 NB & SB over Narr Elec CO Siding 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 NB & SB over Narr Elec CO Siding carry?

About 139,026 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB & SB over Narr Elec CO Siding?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 192 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB & SB over Narr Elec CO Siding?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.