US Bridges

Milford ST over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of Wellington Av · Structure no. 000000000006780

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milford ST over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Milford ST 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2036. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMilford ST
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.1 MI W of Wellington Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.76722, -71.4298
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2008)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$12.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Milford ST over I-95 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Milford ST 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 Milford ST over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Milford ST over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Milford ST over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.