US Bridges

Ramp Bc over West Exchange ST

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of JCT US 6 · Structure no. 000000000008480

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
1992 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Bc over West Exchange ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Bc over West Exchange ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2036. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp Bc
CrossesWest Exchange ST
Location0.1 MI N of JCT US 6
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82496, -71.41858
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (1992)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$18 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Bc over West Exchange ST built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Bc over West Exchange ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Bc over West Exchange ST carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Bc over West Exchange ST?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Bc over West Exchange ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.