US Bridges

I-295 SB over Ri 14 Plainfield Pike

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 2.3 MI S of JCT US 6 · Structure no. 000000000007327

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Ri 14 Plainfield Pike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over Ri 14 Plainfield Pike in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 42,300 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,530 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesRi 14 Plainfield Pike
Location2.3 MI S of JCT US 6
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.78893, -71.50659
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,300 (2021)
Projected traffic46,530 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 SB over Ri 14 Plainfield Pike built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 SB over Ri 14 Plainfield Pike 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 SB over Ri 14 Plainfield Pike carry?

About 42,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over Ri 14 Plainfield Pike?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over Ri 14 Plainfield Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.