Ri 12 Scituate Av over I-295 NB & SB
PoorProvidence County, Rhode Island · 1.6 MI W of JCT Ri 5 · Structure no. 000000000007310
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,841
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 12 Scituate Av over I-295 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 12 Scituate Av over I-295 NB & SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,841 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,825 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ri 12 Scituate Av over I-295 NB & SB built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ri 12 Scituate Av over I-295 NB & SB 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 12 Scituate Av over I-295 NB & SB carry?
About 9,841 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ri 12 Scituate Av over I-295 NB & SB?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 12 Scituate Av over I-295 NB & SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.