US Bridges

I-195 W to Eddy ST over Blackstone St.

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Providence County, Rhode Island · Providence Exit 1B · Structure no. 000000000010720

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
466 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 W to Eddy ST over Blackstone St. is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-195 W to Eddy ST over Blackstone 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,160 by 2041. The structure is 466 ft (142.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-195 W to Eddy ST
CrossesBlackstone St.
LocationProvidence Exit 1B
RouteCity Street 195
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81016, -71.40585
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length466 ft (142.1 m)
Longest span256 ft (77.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,600 (2021)
Projected traffic50,160 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$119.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-195 W to Eddy ST over Blackstone St. built?

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

What condition is I-195 W to Eddy ST over Blackstone St. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I-195 W to Eddy ST over Blackstone St. carry?

About 45,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-195 W to Eddy ST over Blackstone St.?

The structure is 466 ft (142.1 m) long with a longest span of 256 ft (77.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 W to Eddy ST over Blackstone St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.