US Bridges

I-95 NB & SB over Pawtuxet River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI N of JCT Ri 37 · Structure no. 000000000006800

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145,445
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB & SB over Pawtuxet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB & SB over Pawtuxet River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 61 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 145,445 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,989 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB & SB
CrossesPawtuxet River
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Ri 37
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.75935, -71.43281
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145,445 (2023)
Projected traffic159,989 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$21.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB & SB over Pawtuxet River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is I-95 NB & SB over Pawtuxet River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 NB & SB over Pawtuxet River carry?

About 145,445 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB & SB over Pawtuxet River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB & SB over Pawtuxet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.