US Bridges

Austin Farm RD over I-95 NB and SB

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 3 · Structure no. 000000000005900

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austin Farm RD over I-95 NB and SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Austin Farm RD over I-95 NB and 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesAustin Farm RD
CrossesI-95 NB and SB
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.59235, -71.65967
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2008)
Projected traffic600 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$14.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Austin Farm RD over I-95 NB and SB built?

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

What condition is Austin Farm RD over I-95 NB and 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Austin Farm RD over I-95 NB and SB carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Austin Farm RD over I-95 NB and SB?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Austin Farm RD over I-95 NB and SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.