US Bridges

Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over I-95 NB & SB

Good

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.7 MI N Division St. · Structure no. 000000000005200

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,310
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over I-95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over I-95 NB & SB in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,310 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,541 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRi 3 Nsnck Hill RD
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.7 MI N Division St.
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates41.65097, -71.606
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,310 (2021)
Projected traffic13,541 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$12.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over I-95 NB & SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 12,310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.