US Bridges

US 44 Smith ST over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 146 · Structure no. 000000000007015

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,299
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 44 Smith ST over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 44 Smith ST over I-95 NB & SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 30,299 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,359 by 2036. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 44 Smith ST
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 146
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.83198, -71.41733
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,299 (2015)
Projected traffic36,359 by 2036
Trucks2%
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$7.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 44 Smith ST over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 44 Smith 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 44 Smith ST over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 30,299 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 44 Smith ST over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 44 Smith ST over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.