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Providence County, RI · Structure #000000000004700

I-195 EB & WB

I-195 EB & WB in 0.8 MI E Of Seekonk Riv, Providence County, Rhode Island received a condition grade of B (62/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 121K vehicles daily on I-195 EB & WB over Broadway.

I-195 EB & WB carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 62/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1959 and is now 67 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-195 EB & WB carries an average daily traffic count of 121,059 vehicles, with 7 lane(s) crossing Broadway. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
62/100
62
Condition Score
121K
Daily Traffic
1959
Year Built
39m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-195 EB & WB
Crosses Over
Broadway
State
Rhode Island
County
Providence County
Location
0.8 MI E Of Seekonk Riv
Year Built
1959
Reconstructed
2005
Age
67 years
Daily Traffic
121,059
Lanes
7
Length
39 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000004700

About This Bridge

I-195 EB & WB is a 67-year-old bridge located 0.8 MI E Of Seekonk Riv in Providence County, Rhode Island. The bridge carries I-195 EB & WB over Broadway with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 121K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2005, the structure spans 39 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (62/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.8 MI E Of Seekonk Riv, Providence County, Rhode Island

41.814667, -71.370075

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-195 EB & WB has a Condition Score of 62/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-195 EB & WB was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2005, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-195 EB & WB carries approximately 121K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 39 meters long and located on I-195 EB & WB in 0.8 MI E Of Seekonk Riv, Providence County, Rhode Island.

No, I-195 EB & WB is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I-195 EB & WB is located 0.8 MI E Of Seekonk Riv in Providence County, Rhode Island. The bridge carries I-195 EB & WB over Broadway. Its coordinates are 41.814667, -71.370075. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-195 EB & WB carries I-195 EB & WB over Broadway. The bridge is 39 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 2005.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.