US Bridges

Shippeetown RD over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000005160

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,890
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shippeetown RD over I-95 NB & SB is a concrete continuous frame carrying Shippeetown RD over I-95 NB & SB in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 3,890 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,279 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShippeetown RD
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Ri 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.66092, -71.52759
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,890 (2021)
Projected traffic4,279 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shippeetown RD over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shippeetown RD over I-95 NB & SB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Shippeetown RD over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 3,890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shippeetown RD over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Shippeetown RD over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.