US Bridges

Service Av over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.7 MI S of JCT Ri 37 · Structure no. 000000000006180

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service Av over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Service Av over I-95 NB & SB in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesService Av
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.7 MI S of JCT Ri 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.73753, -71.44795
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2021)
Projected traffic179 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$9.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Service Av over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service Av 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Service Av over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Service Av over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Service Av over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.