US Bridges

Industrial Drive over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI W of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000007090

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,545
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Drive over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Industrial Drive over I-95 NB & SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,545 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,454 by 2036. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIndustrial Drive
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.2 MI W of JCT US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.84092, -71.41101
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,545 (2014)
Projected traffic5,454 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$16.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Drive over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Drive 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 Industrial Drive over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 4,545 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Drive over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Drive over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.