I-95 NB & SB
I-95 NB & SB in 1.5 MI S Of JCT US 1a, Providence County, Rhode Island received a condition grade of C (46/100). Built in 1964, the bridge carries 130K vehicles daily on I-95 NB & SB over Amtrak. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I-95 NB & SB carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 46/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1964 and is now 62 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-95 NB & SB carries an average daily traffic count of 129,532 vehicles, with 9 lane(s) crossing Amtrak. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-95 NB & SB is a 62-year-old bridge located 1.5 MI S Of JCT US 1a in Providence County, Rhode Island. The bridge carries I-95 NB & SB over Amtrak with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 130K vehicles per day. Built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, the structure spans 92.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (46/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 4/9 (poor), and substructure 5/9 (fair). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-95 NB & SB has a Condition Score of 46/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 4/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I-95 NB & SB was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, making it 62 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-95 NB & SB carries approximately 130K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 92.7 meters long and located on I-95 NB & SB in 1.5 MI S Of JCT US 1a, Providence County, Rhode Island.
Yes, I-95 NB & SB is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
I-95 NB & SB is located 1.5 MI S Of JCT US 1a in Providence County, Rhode Island. The bridge carries I-95 NB & SB over Amtrak. Its coordinates are 41.786250, -71.421606. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-95 NB & SB carries I-95 NB & SB over Amtrak. The bridge is 92.7 meters long and was built in 1964, with reconstruction in 1992.
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.