US Bridges

I-295 NB over Wash Sec Bike W Natic RD

Poor

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI W of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000007250

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,473
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over Wash Sec Bike W Natic RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over Wash Sec Bike W Natic RD in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 22,473 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,968 by 2036. The structure is 336 ft (102.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesWash Sec Bike W Natic RD
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Ri 2
RouteInterstate 295
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.7289, -71.48441
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,473 (2015)
Projected traffic26,968 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$21.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB over Wash Sec Bike W Natic RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 NB over Wash Sec Bike W Natic 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 Wash Sec Bike W Natic RD carry?

About 22,473 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over Wash Sec Bike W Natic RD?

The structure is 336 ft (102.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over Wash Sec Bike W Natic RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.