US Bridges

I-195 W to I-95 SB over Ramp SE US 1 I-95 Nb&sb

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · Providence I-195 Exit 1 · Structure no. 000000000010710

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,924 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 W to I-95 SB over Ramp SE US 1 I-95 Nb&sb is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-195 W to I-95 SB over Ramp SE US 1 I-95 Nb&sb 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,300 by 2041. The structure is 1,924 ft (586.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-195 W to I-95 SB
CrossesRamp SE US 1 I-95 Nb&sb
LocationProvidence I-195 Exit 1
RouteInterstate 195
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.80943, -71.40551
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,924 ft (586.3 m)
Longest span217 ft (66.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2021)
Projected traffic47,300 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$108 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-195 W to I-95 SB over Ramp SE US 1 I-95 Nb&sb built?

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

What condition is I-195 W to I-95 SB over Ramp SE US 1 I-95 Nb&sb 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-195 W to I-95 SB over Ramp SE US 1 I-95 Nb&sb carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-195 W to I-95 SB over Ramp SE US 1 I-95 Nb&sb?

The structure is 1,924 ft (586.3 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 W to I-95 SB over Ramp SE US 1 I-95 Nb&sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.