US Bridges

I-195 W to I-95 SB over Public ST

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · Providence Exit 1 · Structure no. 000000000010700

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 W to I-95 SB over Public ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 W to I-95 SB over Public ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2036. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-195 W to I-95 SB
CrossesPublic ST
LocationProvidence Exit 1
RouteInterstate 195
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.8078, -71.40544
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2015)
Projected traffic18,600 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$20.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-195 W to I-95 SB over Public ST built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-195 W to I-95 SB over Public 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-195 W to I-95 SB over Public ST carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-195 W to I-95 SB over Public ST?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 W to I-95 SB over Public ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.