US Bridges

I-95 NB & SB over Hopkins Hill RD

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 1.3 MI S of New London Tp · Structure no. 000000000005170

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,440
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB & SB over Hopkins Hill RD is a concrete frame carrying I-95 NB & SB over Hopkins Hill RD in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 53,440 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,784 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 111 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB & SB
CrossesHopkins Hill RD
Location1.3 MI S of New London Tp
RouteInterstate 95
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.65272, -71.57533
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,440 (2021)
Projected traffic58,784 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$8.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB & SB over Hopkins Hill RD 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 I-95 NB & SB over Hopkins Hill RD carry?

About 53,440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB & SB over Hopkins Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.