US Bridges

I-95 SB over Ri 165 Ten Rod RD

Good

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 3 · Structure no. 000000000005912

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,515
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over Ri 165 Ten Rod RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over Ri 165 Ten Rod RD in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,515 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,818 by 2036. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesRi 165 Ten Rod RD
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 3
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.57806, -71.66092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,515 (2008)
Projected traffic25,818 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$5.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 SB over Ri 165 Ten Rod RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-95 SB over Ri 165 Ten Rod 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 SB over Ri 165 Ten Rod RD carry?

About 21,515 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over Ri 165 Ten Rod RD?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over Ri 165 Ten Rod RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.