US Bridges

I-95 Ramp BR-2 over Moshassuck River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · I-95 NB @ Exit 24 · Structure no. 000000000007100

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramp BR-2 over Moshassuck River is a concrete tee beam carrying I-95 Ramp BR-2 over Moshassuck River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,320 by 2036. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesI-95 Ramp BR-2
CrossesMoshassuck River
LocationI-95 NB @ Exit 24
RouteCity Street 95
Coordinates41.84339, -71.41065
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
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2009)
Projected traffic10,320 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$5.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Ramp BR-2 over Moshassuck River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-95 Ramp BR-2 over Moshassuck River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 Ramp BR-2 over Moshassuck River carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Ramp BR-2 over Moshassuck River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Ramp BR-2 over Moshassuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.