US Bridges

Ri 5 Greenwich Av over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 113 · Structure no. 000000000006810

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,320
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 5 Greenwich Av over I-95 NB & SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 5 Greenwich 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 19,320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,252 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 5 Greenwich Av
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 113
RouteState Highway 5
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.72226, -71.46693
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,320 (2021)
Projected traffic21,252 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$19.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 5 Greenwich Av over I-95 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Ri 5 Greenwich 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 5 Greenwich Av over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 19,320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ri 5 Greenwich Av over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 5 Greenwich Av over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.