US Bridges

Ri 104 Farnum Pike over I-295 SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of JCT Ri 5 · Structure no. 000000000007432

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,070
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 104 Farnum Pike over I-295 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 104 Farnum Pike over I-295 SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 5,070 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,577 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 104 Farnum Pike
CrossesI-295 SB
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Ri 5
RouteState Highway 104
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.8964, -71.52357
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,070 (2021)
Projected traffic5,577 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 104 Farnum Pike over I-295 SB built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 104 Farnum Pike 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 104 Farnum Pike over I-295 SB carry?

About 5,070 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ri 104 Farnum Pike over I-295 SB?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 104 Farnum Pike over I-295 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.