US Bridges

I-295 SB over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 1.1 MI N of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000007222

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,544
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB 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 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 18,544 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,253 by 2036. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesRi 2 Bald Hill RD
Location1.1 MI N of JCT I-95
RouteInterstate 295
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.72376, -71.48075
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,544 (2008)
Projected traffic22,253 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 SB over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 SB over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD 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 SB over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD carry?

About 18,544 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.