US Bridges

I-95 NB over Weaver Hill RD

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of JCT Ri 3 · Structure no. 000000000005860

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB over Weaver Hill RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB over Weaver Hill RD in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 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 50,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,550 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB
CrossesWeaver Hill RD
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Ri 3
RouteInterstate 95
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.63979, -71.62495
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,500 (2021)
Projected traffic55,550 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$6.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB over Weaver Hill RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-95 NB over Weaver 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 NB over Weaver Hill RD carry?

About 50,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB over Weaver Hill RD?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB over Weaver Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.