US Bridges

Airport Elev Rdwy over Arrival Road

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E I-95 & Airpt Con · Structure no. 000000000003502

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
720 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
49,041
2015 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Airport Elev Rdwy over Arrival Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Airport Elev Rdwy over Arrival Road 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 49,041 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,850 by 2036. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 75 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAirport Elev Rdwy
CrossesArrival Road
Location0.5 MI E I-95 & Airpt Con
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.72597, -71.43654
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,041 (2015)
Projected traffic58,850 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$79.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Elev Rdwy over Arrival Road built?

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

What condition is Airport Elev Rdwy over Arrival Road 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 Arrival Road carry?

About 49,041 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport Elev Rdwy over Arrival Road?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Elev Rdwy over Arrival Road?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.