US Bridges

I-95 NB & SB over AMTRAK & P&w RR

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI N of Ri 146 · Structure no. 000000000007060

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144,909
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB & SB over AMTRAK & P&w RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB & SB over AMTRAK & P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 144,909 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 173,891 by 2036. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 118 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB & SB
CrossesAMTRAK & P&w RR
Location0.2 MI N of Ri 146
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.83655, -71.415
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,909 (2015)
Projected traffic173,891 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$15.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB & SB over AMTRAK & P&w RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB & SB over AMTRAK & P&w RR 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 I-95 NB & SB over AMTRAK & P&w RR carry?

About 144,909 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB & SB over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB & SB over AMTRAK & P&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.