US Bridges

Orms ST over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI S of Charles ST · Structure no. 000000000007020

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,565
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orms ST over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orms ST over I-95 NB & SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1964, 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 16,565 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,878 by 2036. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOrms ST
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.2 MI S of Charles ST
RouteState Highway 7
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.83473, -71.41602
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,565 (2014)
Projected traffic19,878 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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$27 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Orms 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 2023.

How much traffic does Orms ST over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 16,565 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.