US Bridges

I-95 N to I-195 E over US 1 & Blackstone Street

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · Providence Exit 36A · Structure no. 000000000010730

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,746 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
35,900
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 N to I-195 E over US 1 & Blackstone Street is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-95 N to I-195 E over US 1 & Blackstone Street in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5 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 35,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,080 by 2036. The structure is 1,746 ft (532.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 N to I-195 E
CrossesUS 1 & Blackstone Street
LocationProvidence Exit 36A
RouteInterstate 195
Coordinates41.81156, -71.40526
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,746 ft (532.1 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,900 (2008)
Projected traffic43,080 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$37.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 N to I-195 E over US 1 & Blackstone Street built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 N to I-195 E over US 1 & Blackstone Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 N to I-195 E over US 1 & Blackstone Street carry?

About 35,900 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-95 N to I-195 E over US 1 & Blackstone Street?

The structure is 1,746 ft (532.1 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 N to I-195 E over US 1 & Blackstone Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.