US Bridges

Scituate Av over I-295 SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI W of JCT Ri 5 · Structure no. 000000000007342

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,536
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scituate Av over I-295 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scituate Av over I-295 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 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 4,536 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,990 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesScituate Av
CrossesI-295 SB
Location1.0 MI W of JCT Ri 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.80457, -71.51093
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,536 (2021)
Projected traffic4,990 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scituate Av over I-295 SB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scituate Av over I-295 SB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Scituate Av over I-295 SB carry?

About 4,536 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Scituate Av over I-295 SB?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Scituate Av over I-295 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.