US Bridges

Ri 51 Phenix Av over I-295 NB

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.25 MI S of JCT Ri 5 · Structure no. 000000000007290

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,658
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 51 Phenix Av over I-295 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 51 Phenix Av over I-295 NB 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,658 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,824 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 51 Phenix Av
CrossesI-295 NB
Location1.25 MI S of JCT Ri 5
RouteState Highway 51
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.76683, -71.48203
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,658 (2021)
Projected traffic12,824 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 51 Phenix Av over I-295 NB built?

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

What condition is Ri 51 Phenix Av over I-295 NB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 51 Phenix Av over I-295 NB carry?

About 11,658 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ri 51 Phenix Av over I-295 NB?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 51 Phenix Av over I-295 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.