US Bridges

New London Trnpk over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 2.0 MI E of JCT Ri 3 · Structure no. 000000000005190

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,087
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New London Trnpk over I-95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New London Trnpk over I-95 NB & SB in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 11,087 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,196 by 2041. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew London Trnpk
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location2.0 MI E of JCT Ri 3
RouteState Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.65934, -71.54794
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,087 (2021)
Projected traffic12,196 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$18.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New London Trnpk over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is New London Trnpk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does New London Trnpk over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 11,087 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New London Trnpk over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns New London Trnpk over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.