US Bridges

I-95 NB over Ri 4 South Cnty Fwy Ramp

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI N of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000006860

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75,370
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB over Ri 4 South Cnty Fwy Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB over Ri 4 South Cnty Fwy Ramp 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 75,370 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,444 by 2036. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB
CrossesRi 4 South Cnty Fwy Ramp
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Ri 2
RouteInterstate 95
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.66679, -71.49028
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,370 (2015)
Projected traffic90,444 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$5.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB over Ri 4 South Cnty Fwy Ramp built?

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

What condition is I-95 NB over Ri 4 South Cnty Fwy Ramp 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 I-95 NB over Ri 4 South Cnty Fwy Ramp carry?

About 75,370 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB over Ri 4 South Cnty Fwy Ramp?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB over Ri 4 South Cnty Fwy Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.