US Bridges

Woodville-Alton RD over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of Ri 3 · Structure no. 000000000005670

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodville-Alton RD over I-95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodville-Alton RD over I-95 NB & SB in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodville-Alton RD
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.5 MI S of Ri 3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.48572, -71.73302
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$14.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodville-Alton RD over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodville-Alton RD over I-95 NB & SB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Woodville-Alton RD over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Woodville-Alton RD over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Woodville-Alton RD over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.