US Bridges

I-95 NB & SB over Jefferson Blvd

Poor

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI N of JCT I-95+295 · Structure no. 000000000006190

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146,680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB & SB over Jefferson Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB & SB over Jefferson Blvd in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 146,680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 161,348 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB & SB
CrossesJefferson Blvd
Location0.3 MI N of JCT I-95+295
RouteInterstate 95
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.75438, -71.43731
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.6 m)
Roadway width177 ft (54 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,680 (2023)
Projected traffic161,348 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
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$34.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB & SB over Jefferson Blvd built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB & SB over Jefferson Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 NB & SB over Jefferson Blvd carry?

About 146,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB & SB over Jefferson Blvd?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB & SB over Jefferson Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.