US Bridges

Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over I-95 NB & SB AMTRAK

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 3.0 MI N of JCT Ri 37 · Structure no. 000000000006650

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
778 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
26,754
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over I-95 NB & SB AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over I-95 NB & SB 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 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 26,754 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,429 by 2041. The structure is 778 ft (237.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRi 10 Huntngtn Exp
CrossesI-95 NB & SB AMTRAK
Location3.0 MI N of JCT Ri 37
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates41.78189, -71.42349
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length778 ft (237.1 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,754 (2023)
Projected traffic29,429 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$108.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over I-95 NB & SB AMTRAK built?

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

What condition is Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over I-95 NB & SB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over I-95 NB & SB AMTRAK carry?

About 26,754 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over I-95 NB & SB AMTRAK?

The structure is 778 ft (237.1 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over I-95 NB & SB AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.