US Bridges

I-95 Ramp Bd over US 6 W Exchange ST Ramps

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N JCT US 6 · Structure no. 000000000008490

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
842 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramp Bd over US 6 W Exchange ST Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Ramp Bd over US 6 W Exchange ST Ramps 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,360 by 2036. The structure is 842 ft (256.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 Ramp Bd
CrossesUS 6 W Exchange ST Ramps
Location0.1 MI N JCT US 6
RouteInterstate 95
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.8259, -71.41773
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length842 ft (256.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2009)
Projected traffic18,360 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$7.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Ramp Bd over US 6 W Exchange ST Ramps built?

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

What condition is I-95 Ramp Bd over US 6 W Exchange ST Ramps 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 Ramp Bd over US 6 W Exchange ST Ramps carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Ramp Bd over US 6 W Exchange ST Ramps?

The structure is 842 ft (256.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Ramp Bd over US 6 W Exchange ST Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.