US Bridges

Ri 12 Park Av over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI W of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000006760

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 12 Park Av over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 12 Park Av 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 6 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,990 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 12 Park Av
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.3 MI W of JCT US 1
RouteState Highway 12
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.77704, -71.42623
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2021)
Projected traffic11,990 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$13.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 12 Park Av over I-95 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Ri 12 Park Av 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 12 Park Av over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ri 12 Park Av over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 12 Park Av over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.