US Bridges

Airport Connector over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 1.2 MI W of JCT Jeff Blvd · Structure no. 000000000006390

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Connector over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Connector over I-95 NB & SB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,480 by 2036. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Connector
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location1.2 MI W of JCT Jeff Blvd
RouteState Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.72854, -71.45857
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2009)
Projected traffic18,480 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$14 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Connector over I-95 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Airport Connector 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Connector over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport Connector over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Connector over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.