US Bridges

Airport Connector over Jefferson Blvd

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI E of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000007710

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Connector over Jefferson Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Connector over Jefferson Blvd in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,400 by 2036. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Connector
CrossesJefferson Blvd
Location0.8 MI E of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.72338, -71.44498
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,000 (2014)
Projected traffic62,400 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$8.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Connector over Jefferson Blvd built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Connector over Jefferson Blvd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Connector over Jefferson Blvd carry?

About 52,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Airport Connector over Jefferson Blvd?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Connector over Jefferson Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.