I-295 NB over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD
PoorKent County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI N of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000007220
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 230 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-295 NB over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4 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.
It carries about 49,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,230 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-295 NB over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-295 NB over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD 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 I-295 NB over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD carry?
About 49,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-295 NB over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD?
The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-295 NB over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.