US Bridges

I-95 NB over Ashaway River

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI N of Conn Line · Structure no. 000000000005690

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB over Ashaway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB over Ashaway River in Washington 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 40,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,880 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB
CrossesAshaway River
Location0.5 MI N of Conn Line
RouteInterstate 95
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.44285, -71.79574
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,800 (2021)
Projected traffic44,880 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB over Ashaway River built?

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

What condition is I-95 NB over Ashaway River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 NB over Ashaway River carry?

About 40,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB over Ashaway River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB over Ashaway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.