I-295 NB over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY
PoorProvidence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI N of JCT Ri 116 · Structure no. 000000000007480
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 252 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,992
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-295 NB over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 27,992 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,591 by 2036. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 17 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-295 NB over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-295 NB over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does I-295 NB over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY carry?
About 27,992 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is I-295 NB over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY?
The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns I-295 NB over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.