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I-95 NB & SB over Route 3

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Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.5 MI N of JCT Ri 138 · Structure no. 000000000005935

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,029
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB & SB over Route 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB & SB over Route 3 in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 43,029 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,635 by 2036. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 97 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB & SB
CrossesRoute 3
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Ri 138
RouteInterstate 95
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.53787, -71.67876
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,029 (2014)
Projected traffic51,635 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB & SB over Route 3 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB & SB over Route 3 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 NB & SB over Route 3 carry?

About 43,029 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB & SB over Route 3?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB & SB over Route 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.