US Bridges

Ramp E-N over I-295 SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 37 · Structure no. 000000000006200

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E-N over I-295 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E-N over I-295 SB in Providence 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp E-N
CrossesI-295 SB
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 37
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.75267, -71.48206
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$4.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E-N over I-295 SB built?

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

What condition is Ramp E-N over I-295 SB 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp E-N over I-295 SB carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E-N over I-295 SB?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E-N over I-295 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.