US Bridges

I-95 SB over Wellington Av

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Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI N of JCT Ri 10 · Structure no. 000000000006617

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
134,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over Wellington Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over Wellington Av in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 134,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,950 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesWellington Av
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Ri 10
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.78518, -71.42259
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,500 (2021)
Projected traffic147,950 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$18.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 SB over Wellington Av built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB over Wellington Av in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 SB over Wellington Av carry?

About 134,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over Wellington Av?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over Wellington Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.