US Bridges

I-95 NB & SB over Ri 2 Quaker Lane

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.4 MI S of JCT Ri 4 · Structure no. 000000000005180

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB & SB over Ri 2 Quaker Lane is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB & SB over Ri 2 Quaker Lane in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 74,100 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,510 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB & SB
CrossesRi 2 Quaker Lane
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Ri 4
RouteInterstate 95
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.66659, -71.4994
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,100 (2021)
Projected traffic81,510 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$14.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB & SB over Ri 2 Quaker Lane built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-95 NB & SB over Ri 2 Quaker Lane 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 NB & SB over Ri 2 Quaker Lane carry?

About 74,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB & SB over Ri 2 Quaker Lane?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB & SB over Ri 2 Quaker Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.