US Bridges

Lane H over Mesh Interchange Lane a

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI N of JCT I-295 · Structure no. 000000000004240

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
1992 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lane H over Mesh Interchange Lane a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lane H over Mesh Interchange Lane a in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2036. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLane H
CrossesMesh Interchange Lane a
Location1.0 MI N of JCT I-295
RouteState Highway 33
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.73549, -71.4809
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1992)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lane H over Mesh Interchange Lane a built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Lane H over Mesh Interchange Lane a 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lane H over Mesh Interchange Lane a carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lane H over Mesh Interchange Lane a?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lane H over Mesh Interchange Lane a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.