US Bridges

Ri 113 East Av over I-95 NB & SB

PoorPosted for load

Kent County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI N of JCT Ri 117 · Structure no. 000000000006820

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 113 East Av over I-95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 113 East 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,445 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRi 113 East Av
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Ri 117
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates41.7161, -71.47107
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,950 (2021)
Projected traffic27,445 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$30.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 113 East Av over I-95 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Ri 113 East Av over I-95 NB & SB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 113 East Av over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 24,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 113 East Av over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 113 East Av over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.