US Bridges

Branch Av over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.3 MI E of JCT I-95&146 · Structure no. 000000000007120

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branch Av over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Branch Av 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 6 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,020 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBranch Av
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location1.3 MI E of JCT I-95&146
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.84593, -71.41109
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,200 (2021)
Projected traffic20,020 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$19.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Branch Av over I-95 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Branch Av 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 Branch Av over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 18,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Branch Av over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Branch Av over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.