I-295 Ramp over Pawtuxet River
FairPosted for loadKent County, Rhode Island · 1.4 MI N of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000007230
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-295 Ramp over Pawtuxet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Ramp over Pawtuxet River 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,960 by 2036. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 59 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-295 Ramp over Pawtuxet River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-295 Ramp over Pawtuxet River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I-295 Ramp over Pawtuxet River carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-295 Ramp over Pawtuxet River?
The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I-295 Ramp over Pawtuxet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.