US Bridges

I-295 NB & SB over Meshanticut Brook

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI N of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000008110

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,945
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB & SB over Meshanticut Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 NB & SB over Meshanticut Brook 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 6 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 44,945 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,934 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB & SB
CrossesMeshanticut Brook
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Ri 2
RouteInterstate 295
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.72669, -71.48285
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,945 (2015)
Projected traffic53,934 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$634,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB & SB over Meshanticut Brook built?

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

What condition is I-295 NB & SB over Meshanticut Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 NB & SB over Meshanticut Brook carry?

About 44,945 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB & SB over Meshanticut Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-295 NB & SB over Meshanticut Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.