US Bridges

Ri 116 G Wash HWY over I-295 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI W of Ri 123 · Structure no. 000000000007470

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,988
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 116 G Wash HWY over I-295 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 116 G Wash HWY over I-295 NB & SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 58 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 13,988 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,387 by 2041. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 116 G Wash HWY
CrossesI-295 NB & SB
Location1.0 MI W of Ri 123
RouteState Highway 116
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.92503, -71.50529
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
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,988 (2021)
Projected traffic15,387 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$24.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 116 G Wash HWY over I-295 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Ri 116 G Wash HWY over I-295 NB & 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 116 G Wash HWY over I-295 NB & SB carry?

About 13,988 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ri 116 G Wash HWY over I-295 NB & SB?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 116 G Wash HWY over I-295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.