US Bridges

I-195 Ramp Ei over I-195 Ramp Sme

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · .5 MI E of JCT of I 95 · Structure no. 000000000010830

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,400
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 Ramp Ei over I-195 Ramp Sme is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-195 Ramp Ei over I-195 Ramp Sme 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 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,880 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 332 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-195 Ramp Ei
CrossesI-195 Ramp Sme
Location.5 MI E of JCT of I 95
RouteCity Street 195
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81774, -71.39685
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width332 ft (101.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2010)
Projected traffic8,880 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$141,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-195 Ramp Ei over I-195 Ramp Sme built?

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

What condition is I-195 Ramp Ei over I-195 Ramp Sme 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-195 Ramp Ei over I-195 Ramp Sme carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-195 Ramp Ei over I-195 Ramp Sme?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 332 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 Ramp Ei over I-195 Ramp Sme?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.