US Bridges

Ri 126 Smthfld Av over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.6 MI W of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000007130

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,535
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 126 Smthfld Av over I-95 NB & SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 126 Smthfld 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 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 13,535 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,242 by 2036. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 126 Smthfld Av
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.6 MI W of JCT US 1
RouteState Highway 126
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.85551, -71.40645
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,535 (2014)
Projected traffic16,242 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$27.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 126 Smthfld Av over I-95 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Ri 126 Smthfld 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 Ri 126 Smthfld Av over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 13,535 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ri 126 Smthfld Av over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 126 Smthfld Av over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.