US Bridges

I-295 NB over Stillwater RD

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 7 · Structure no. 000000000007450

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,922
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over Stillwater RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over Stillwater RD in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 8,922 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,814 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesStillwater RD
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 7
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.90306, -71.51804
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
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,922 (2021)
Projected traffic9,814 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$6.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB over Stillwater RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 NB over Stillwater 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 December 2024.

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

About 8,922 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over Stillwater RD?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over Stillwater RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.