US Bridges

Point Street over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · Providence Exit 20 · Structure no. 000000000010790

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
539 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,767
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Point Street over I-95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Point Street over I-95 NB & SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,767 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,121 by 2036. The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPoint Street
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
LocationProvidence Exit 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.8151, -71.41234
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length539 ft (164.3 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,767 (2014)
Projected traffic8,121 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$303.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Point Street over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Point Street over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Point Street over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 6,767 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Point Street over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Point Street over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.