US Bridges

I-95 Ramp B-El over Wellington Av & AMTRAK

FairPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 3.5 MI N of JCT Ri 37 · Structure no. 000000000006630

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,432
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramp B-El over Wellington Av & AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Ramp B-El over Wellington Av & AMTRAK in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,432 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,075 by 2041. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Ramp B-El
CrossesWellington Av & AMTRAK
Location3.5 MI N of JCT Ri 37
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.7814, -71.42282
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 statusPosted for load 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 rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,432 (2023)
Projected traffic7,075 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$14.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I-95 Ramp B-El over Wellington Av & AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 6,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.