US Bridges

I-295 NB over Wilbur Av

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 37 · Structure no. 000000000007270

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,473
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over Wilbur Av is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-295 NB over Wilbur Av 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 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 22,473 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,968 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesWilbur Av
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 37
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.74847, -71.48371
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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,473 (2015)
Projected traffic26,968 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 I-295 NB over Wilbur Av built?

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

What condition is I-295 NB over Wilbur 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 NB over Wilbur Av carry?

About 22,473 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over Wilbur Av?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over Wilbur Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.