US Bridges

I-295 NB & SB over Water Supply Aquaduct

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of Scituate Av · Structure no. 000000000007305

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,365
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB & SB over Water Supply Aquaduct is a steel culvert carrying I-295 NB & SB over Water Supply Aquaduct in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40,365 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,428 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 403 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB & SB
CrossesWater Supply Aquaduct
Location0.5 MI S of Scituate Av
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.77568, -71.49311
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width403 ft (122.8 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,365 (2017)
Projected traffic49,428 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$18.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB & SB over Water Supply Aquaduct built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 NB & SB over Water Supply Aquaduct in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 NB & SB over Water Supply Aquaduct carry?

About 40,365 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB & SB over Water Supply Aquaduct?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 403 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB & SB over Water Supply Aquaduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.