US Bridges

I-95 NB & SB over Ri 117 Centerville RD

Good

Kent County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of JCT Ri 113 · Structure no. 000000000006845

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB & SB over Ri 117 Centerville RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB & SB over Ri 117 Centerville RD 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192,000 by 2036. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 171 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 117 Centerville RD
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Ri 113
RouteInterstate 95
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.6975, -71.47542
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width171 ft (52 m)
Roadway width165 ft (50.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160,000 (2015)
Projected traffic192,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
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$39.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB & SB over Ri 117 Centerville RD built?

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

What condition is I-95 NB & SB over Ri 117 Centerville RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 NB & SB over Ri 117 Centerville RD carry?

About 160,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB & SB over Ri 117 Centerville RD?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB & SB over Ri 117 Centerville RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.