US Bridges

Ri 10 Ramp Bc over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 2.2 MI S of JCT I-195 · Structure no. 000000000006640

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,647
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 10 Ramp Bc over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 10 Ramp Bc over I-95 NB & SB 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.

It carries about 14,647 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,112 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 10 Ramp Bc
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location2.2 MI S of JCT I-195
RouteState Highway 10
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.78292, -71.42382
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,647 (2023)
Projected traffic16,112 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$10 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 10 Ramp Bc over I-95 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Ri 10 Ramp Bc over I-95 NB & SB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 10 Ramp Bc over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 14,647 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ri 10 Ramp Bc over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 10 Ramp Bc over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.