I-95 NB & SB
I-95 NB & SB in 0.5 MI N Of JCT Ri 37, Providence County, Rhode Island received a condition grade of C (53/100). Built in 1964, the bridge carries 145K vehicles daily on I-95 NB & SB over Pawtuxet River.
I-95 NB & SB carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 53/100. 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 145,445 vehicles, with 9 lane(s) crossing Pawtuxet River. 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 0.5 MI N Of JCT Ri 37 in Providence County, Rhode Island. The bridge carries I-95 NB & SB over Pawtuxet River with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 145K vehicles per day. Built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1977, the structure spans 26.1 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (53/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-95 NB & SB has a Condition Score of 53/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-95 NB & SB was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1977, making it 62 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-95 NB & SB carries approximately 145K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 26.1 meters long and located on I-95 NB & SB in 0.5 MI N Of JCT Ri 37, Providence County, Rhode Island.
No, I-95 NB & SB 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-95 NB & SB is located 0.5 MI N Of JCT Ri 37 in Providence County, Rhode Island. The bridge carries I-95 NB & SB over Pawtuxet River. Its coordinates are 41.759350, -71.432806. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-95 NB & SB carries I-95 NB & SB over Pawtuxet River. The bridge is 26.1 meters long and was built in 1964, with reconstruction in 1977.
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.