US Bridges

I-295 SB over Stillwater RD

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 7 · Structure no. 000000000007452

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
26,447
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Stillwater RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB 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 26,447 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,737 by 2036. 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 SB
CrossesStillwater RD
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 7
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.90331, -71.51854
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 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 traffic26,447 (2008)
Projected traffic31,737 by 2036
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 SB over Stillwater RD built?

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

What condition is I-295 SB 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 SB over Stillwater RD carry?

About 26,447 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB 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 SB over Stillwater RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.