AIRPORT ELEV RDWY
Carrying AIRPORT ELEV RDWY over PLAZA,TERMINALS,PARKING
0.5 mi E I-95 & ARPT, Kent, Rhode Island
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: AIRPORT ELEV RDWY
The AIRPORT ELEV RDWY bridge in Kent, Rhode Island carries AIRPORT ELEV RDWY over PLAZA,TERMINALS,PARKING. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 122.1 meters (401 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Rhode Island bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How AIRPORT ELEV RDWY compares
Live comparison across Rhode Island.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1996
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 122.1 m (401 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000003500
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether AIRPORT ELEV RDWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare AIRPORT ELEV RDWY against other structures in Kent and across Rhode Island. Rhode Island bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for AIRPORT ELEV RDWY?
AIRPORT ELEV RDWY in Kent, Rhode Island has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is AIRPORT ELEV RDWY inspected?
AIRPORT ELEV RDWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AIRPORT ELEV RDWY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for AIRPORT ELEV RDWY?
AIRPORT ELEV RDWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining AIRPORT ELEV RDWY?
AIRPORT ELEV RDWY is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is AIRPORT ELEV RDWY and does age affect safety?
AIRPORT ELEV RDWY was built in 1996, making it 30 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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