US Bridges

I-195 EB & WB over Provriver Somain&sowater

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · Providence Exit 1 · Structure no. 000000000010810

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
1,235 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 EB & WB over Provriver Somain&sowater is a steel arch - thru carrying I-195 EB & WB over Provriver Somain&sowater in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 167,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 184,030 by 2041. The structure is 1,235 ft (376.5 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-195 EB & WB
CrossesProvriver Somain&sowater
LocationProvidence Exit 1
RouteInterstate 195
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81535, -71.40184
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,235 ft (376.5 m)
Longest span400 ft (121.9 m)
Deck width167 ft (50.9 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167,300 (2021)
Projected traffic184,030 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$21.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-195 EB & WB over Provriver Somain&sowater built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-195 EB & WB over Provriver Somain&sowater 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-195 EB & WB over Provriver Somain&sowater carry?

About 167,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-195 EB & WB over Provriver Somain&sowater?

The structure is 1,235 ft (376.5 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 EB & WB over Provriver Somain&sowater?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.