Washington Bridge Westbound Span Replacement
Sector: Automotive • Location: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Source: Engineering News-Record
Walsh Construction Co. and design partner WSP have been selected to build a new westbound span for the I-195 Washington Bridge in Providence, Rhode Island. The project involves replacing the bridge after the original westbound span was closed due to advanced structural deterioration and subsequently demolished. The new bridge will have a shorter length, fewer in-water piers, a capacity of 80,000 v
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Automotive, Water Supply and Storage, Bridge, Government
- Location
- Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Engineering News-Record
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Description | Walsh Construction Co. and design partner WSP have been selected to build a new westbound span for the I-195 Washington Bridge in Providence, Rhode Island. The project involves replacing the bridge after the original westbound span was closed due to advanced structural deterioration and subsequently demolished. The new bridge will have a shorter length, fewer in-water piers, a capacity of 80,000 vehicles per day, and a 100-year design life with features to facilitate inspection and maintenance. The project also includes congestion upgrades along the I-195 corridor and aesthetic elements to mimic the original bridge. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Rhode Island |
City | Providence |
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Source | Engineering News-Record |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Automotive, Water Supply and Storage, Bridge, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-08 |
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