US Bridges

Airport Connector over US 1 Post RD

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.4 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 000000000007730

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,100
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Connector over US 1 Post RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Connector over US 1 Post RD in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 42,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,520 by 2036. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Connector
CrossesUS 1 Post RD
Location0.4 MI E of I-95
RouteState Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.72309, -71.44074
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,100 (2014)
Projected traffic50,520 by 2036
Trucks2%
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$25.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Connector over US 1 Post RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Connector over US 1 Post RD 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 Airport Connector over US 1 Post RD carry?

About 42,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Airport Connector over US 1 Post RD?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Connector over US 1 Post RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.