US Bridges

Ri 2 Mesh Int over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI N of JCT I-295 · Structure no. 000000000004220

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,181
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 2 Mesh Int over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 2 Mesh Int over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 73 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 18,181 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,818 by 2036. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 2 Mesh Int
CrossesRi 5 Oaklawn Av
Location1.0 MI N of JCT I-295
RouteState Highway 2
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.73869, -71.47842
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,181 (2015)
Projected traffic21,818 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$7.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 2 Mesh Int over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Ri 2 Mesh Int over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 2 Mesh Int over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av carry?

About 18,181 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ri 2 Mesh Int over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 2 Mesh Int over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.