US Bridges

US 44 Putnam Pike over I-295 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 116 · Structure no. 000000000007410

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,105
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 44 Putnam Pike over I-295 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 44 Putnam Pike over I-295 NB & SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 37,105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,816 by 2041. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 44 Putnam Pike
CrossesI-295 NB & SB
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 116
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.86938, -71.51497
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,105 (2021)
Projected traffic40,816 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$36.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 44 Putnam Pike over I-295 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 44 Putnam Pike over I-295 NB & 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 44 Putnam Pike over I-295 NB & SB carry?

About 37,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 44 Putnam Pike over I-295 NB & SB?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US 44 Putnam Pike over I-295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.