US Bridges

I-95 Ramp Cb over Wellington Av & AMTRAK

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of JCT Ri 10 · Structure no. 000000000006620

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,776
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramp Cb over Wellington Av & AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Ramp Cb over Wellington Av & AMTRAK in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 60 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 7,776 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Ramp Cb
CrossesWellington Av & AMTRAK
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Ri 10
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.78222, -71.4225
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,776 (2023)
Projected traffic324 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$12.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Ramp Cb over Wellington Av & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-95 Ramp Cb over Wellington Av & AMTRAK 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 Ramp Cb over Wellington Av & AMTRAK carry?

About 7,776 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Ramp Cb over Wellington Av & AMTRAK?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Ramp Cb over Wellington Av & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.