US Bridges

I-95 N Service RD over Moshassuck River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · I-95 NB @ Exit 24 · Structure no. 000000000007160

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
172,200
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 N Service RD over Moshassuck River is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 N Service RD over Moshassuck 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 172,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 206,640 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 N Service RD
CrossesMoshassuck River
LocationI-95 NB @ Exit 24
RouteCity Street 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.84758, -71.41075
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172,200 (2008)
Projected traffic206,640 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 N Service RD over Moshassuck River built?

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

What condition is I-95 N Service RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 N Service RD over Moshassuck River carry?

About 172,200 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-95 N Service RD over Moshassuck River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 N Service RD over Moshassuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.