US Bridges

I-95 NB & SB over Ri 115 Toll Gate Road

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI N of JCT Ri 117 · Structure no. 000000000006835

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB & SB over Ri 115 Toll Gate Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB & SB over Ri 115 Toll Gate Road in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 170,700 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 187,770 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB & SB
CrossesRi 115 Toll Gate Road
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Ri 117
RouteInterstate 95
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.70236, -71.47386
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.6 m)
Roadway width173 ft (52.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170,700 (2019)
Projected traffic187,770 by 2039
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure8
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$21.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB & SB over Ri 115 Toll Gate Road built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB & SB over Ri 115 Toll Gate Road 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 I-95 NB & SB over Ri 115 Toll Gate Road carry?

About 170,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB & SB over Ri 115 Toll Gate Road?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB & SB over Ri 115 Toll Gate Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.