US Bridges

I-95 SB over Tefft Hill Trail

Good

Washington County, Rhode Island · 2.1 MI S of JCT Ri 102 · Structure no. 000000000005927

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,973
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over Tefft Hill Trail is a concrete arch - deck carrying I-95 SB over Tefft Hill Trail in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 26,973 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,913 by 2037. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesTefft Hill Trail
Location2.1 MI S of JCT Ri 102
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.56057, -71.66687
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
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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,973 (2017)
Projected traffic32,913 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 SB over Tefft Hill Trail built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB over Tefft Hill Trail 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 Tefft Hill Trail carry?

About 26,973 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over Tefft Hill Trail?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over Tefft Hill Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.