US Bridges

I-295 NB over US 6

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.6 MI S of JCT US 6A · Structure no. 000000000007375

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,140
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over US 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over US 6 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 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 45,140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,152 by 2036. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesUS 6
Location0.6 MI S of JCT US 6A
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82057, -71.51246
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,140 (2017)
Projected traffic48,152 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$28.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB over US 6 built?

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

What condition is I-295 NB over US 6 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 NB over US 6 carry?

About 45,140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over US 6?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over US 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.