US Bridges

I-95 NB & SB over Ri 246 Wb(charles St)

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI N of JCT Orms ST · Structure no. 000000000007080

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 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 Ri 246 Wb(charles St) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB & SB over Ri 246 Wb(charles St) in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, 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. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB & SB
CrossesRi 246 Wb(charles St)
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Orms ST
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.83744, -71.41374
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 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 span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$15.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB & SB over Ri 246 Wb(charles St) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-95 NB & SB over Ri 246 Wb(charles St) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 NB & SB over Ri 246 Wb(charles St) carry?

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

How long is I-95 NB & SB over Ri 246 Wb(charles St)?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB & SB over Ri 246 Wb(charles St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.