US Bridges

Airport Elev Rdwy over Plaza Terminals Parking

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E I-95 & Arpt · Structure no. 000000000003500

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
401 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
1997 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Airport Elev Rdwy over Plaza Terminals Parking is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Elev Rdwy over Plaza Terminals Parking in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2036. The structure is 401 ft (122.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAirport Elev Rdwy
CrossesPlaza Terminals Parking
Location0.5 MI E I-95 & Arpt
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.7245, -71.4376
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length401 ft (122.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (1997)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Elev Rdwy over Plaza Terminals Parking built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Elev Rdwy over Plaza Terminals Parking in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Elev Rdwy over Plaza Terminals Parking carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport Elev Rdwy over Plaza Terminals Parking?

The structure is 401 ft (122.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Elev Rdwy over Plaza Terminals Parking?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.