US Bridges

I-295 NB & SB over Woonasquatucket River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.6 MI S of JCT Ri 7 · Structure no. 000000000007440

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB & SB over Woonasquatucket River is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 NB & SB over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB & SB
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Ri 7
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.90168, -71.52029
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$5.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB & SB over Woonasquatucket River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 NB & SB over Woonasquatucket River 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 & SB over Woonasquatucket River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB & SB over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB & SB over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.