US Bridges

I-295 NB over I-95 Southbound

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · Exit 11 NB I-95 · Structure no. 000000000007190

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over I-95 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over I-95 Southbound in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,400 by 2036. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesI-95 Southbound
LocationExit 11 NB I-95
RouteInterstate 295
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.71341, -71.47254
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2008)
Projected traffic20,400 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB over I-95 Southbound built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 NB over I-95 Southbound 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 NB over I-95 Southbound carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over I-95 Southbound?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over I-95 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.