US Bridges

Ri 2 Mesh Int over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av & Lane C

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.5 MI S of JCT Ri 37 · Structure no. 000000000004230

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 2 Mesh Int over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av & Lane C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 2 Mesh Int over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av & Lane C 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 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,240 by 2036. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRi 2 Mesh Int
CrossesRi 5 Oaklawn Av & Lane C
Location1.5 MI S of JCT Ri 37
RouteState Highway 2
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.73958, -71.4783
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2008)
Projected traffic12,240 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$16.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 2 Mesh Int over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av & Lane C 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 & Lane C 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 & Lane C carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 2 Mesh Int over Ri 5 Oaklawn Av & Lane C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.