I-95 NB & SB over Wood River & Mechanic ST
FairWashington County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI N of Water ST · Structure no. 000000000004040
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 269 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,247
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-95 NB & SB over Wood River & Mechanic ST is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-95 NB & SB over Wood River & Mechanic ST in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 49,247 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,097 by 2036. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-95 NB & SB over Wood River & Mechanic ST built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-95 NB & SB over Wood River & Mechanic 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I-95 NB & SB over Wood River & Mechanic ST carry?
About 49,247 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-95 NB & SB over Wood River & Mechanic ST?
The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns I-95 NB & SB over Wood River & Mechanic ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.