FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-195 RAMP WN

Carrying I-195 RAMP WN over EDDY ST & ALLENS AV

Providence, Providence, Rhode Island

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-195 RAMP WN

The I-195 RAMP WN bridge in Providence, Rhode Island carries I-195 RAMP WN over EDDY ST & ALLENS AV. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 149.4 meters (490 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35,770 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Rhode Island bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-195 RAMP WN compares

▼ 18.0
Load rating vs Rhode Island average (43.9 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Rhode Island bridges
47
Bridges in Providence · 4 in Poor condition
I-195 RAMP WN 25.9 t
Rhode Island average 43.9 t

Live comparison across Rhode Island.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.6
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
7.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
149.4 m (490 ft)
Deck Width
15.8 m (52 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35,770 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000010750

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-195 RAMP WN is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I-195 RAMP WN against other structures in Providence and across Rhode Island. Rhode Island bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I-195 RAMP WN?

I-195 RAMP WN in Providence, Rhode Island has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-195 RAMP WN inspected?

I-195 RAMP WN's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 35,770 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-195 RAMP WN is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-195 RAMP WN?

I-195 RAMP WN has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-195 RAMP WN?

I-195 RAMP WN is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-195 RAMP WN and does age affect safety?

I-195 RAMP WN was built in 2009, making it 17 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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