US Bridges

Ri 113 East Av over I-295 NB & SB

PoorPosted for load

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000007200

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
317 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 113 East Av over I-295 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 113 East Av over I-295 NB & SB 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,380 by 2041. The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRi 113 East Av
CrossesI-295 NB & SB
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Ri 2
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates41.71612, -71.47442
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,800 (2021)
Projected traffic28,380 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$40.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 113 East Av over I-295 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Ri 113 East Av over I-295 NB & SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 113 East Av over I-295 NB & SB carry?

About 25,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ri 113 East Av over I-295 NB & SB?

The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 113 East Av over I-295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.