US Bridges

I-295 SB over Central Pike

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.9 MI S of JCT US 6 · Structure no. 000000000007352

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,612
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Central Pike is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over Central Pike in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 6 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 39,612 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,535 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesCentral Pike
Location0.9 MI S of JCT US 6
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81152, -71.50978
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,612 (2008)
Projected traffic47,535 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 SB over Central Pike built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I-295 SB over Central Pike 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 SB over Central Pike carry?

About 39,612 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over Central Pike?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over Central Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.