US Bridges

Ramp Wp over Globe ST & Hospital ST

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · Rt 195 Providence · Structure no. 000000000010770

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,770
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Wp over Globe ST & Hospital ST is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp Wp over Globe ST & Hospital 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 8,770 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,524 by 2036. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Wp
CrossesGlobe ST & Hospital ST
LocationRt 195 Providence
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81449, -71.4087
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,770 (2008)
Projected traffic10,524 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$35.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Wp over Globe ST & Hospital ST built?

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

What condition is Ramp Wp over Globe ST & Hospital 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Wp over Globe ST & Hospital ST carry?

About 8,770 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Wp over Globe ST & Hospital ST?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Wp over Globe ST & Hospital ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.