US Bridges

I-95 NB & SB over West River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.25 MI S of Branch Av · Structure no. 000000000007150

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB & SB over West River is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 NB & SB over West River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 122,850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,135 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB & SB
CrossesWest River
Location0.25 MI S of Branch Av
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.84414, -71.41108
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,850 (2021)
Projected traffic135,135 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB & SB over West River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB & SB over West 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 NB & SB over West River carry?

About 122,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB & SB over West River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB & SB over West River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.