US Bridges

I-95 SB over Ri 138 Kingstown RD

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Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.3 MI S of JCT Ri 3 · Structure no. 000000000004037

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,623
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over Ri 138 Kingstown RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over Ri 138 Kingstown RD in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,623 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,548 by 2036. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesRi 138 Kingstown RD
Location1.3 MI S of JCT Ri 3
RouteInterstate 95
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.51259, -71.69255
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,623 (2015)
Projected traffic19,548 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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$7.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 SB over Ri 138 Kingstown RD built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB over Ri 138 Kingstown 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 SB over Ri 138 Kingstown RD carry?

About 24,623 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over Ri 138 Kingstown RD?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over Ri 138 Kingstown RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.