US Bridges

I-295 NB over Mountaindale RD

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI N of JCT US 44 · Structure no. 000000000007420

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,447
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over Mountaindale RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over Mountaindale RD 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 26,447 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,737 by 2036. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesMountaindale RD
Location0.5 MI N of JCT US 44
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.8767, -71.51501
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,447 (2015)
Projected traffic31,737 by 2036
Trucks3%
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$5.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB over Mountaindale RD built?

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

What condition is I-295 NB over Mountaindale RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 NB over Mountaindale RD carry?

About 26,447 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over Mountaindale RD?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over Mountaindale RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.