US Bridges

Ri 7 Douglas Pike over I-295 SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 146 · Structure no. 000000000007460

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,467
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 7 Douglas Pike over I-295 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 7 Douglas Pike over I-295 SB 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 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 22,467 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,714 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 7 Douglas Pike
CrossesI-295 SB
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 146
RouteState Highway 7
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.90852, -71.51184
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,467 (2021)
Projected traffic24,714 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$15.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 7 Douglas Pike over I-295 SB built?

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

What condition is Ri 7 Douglas 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 7 Douglas Pike over I-295 SB carry?

About 22,467 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 7 Douglas Pike over I-295 SB?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 7 Douglas Pike over I-295 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.