US Bridges

I-295 SB over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1. MI N of JCT Ri 116 · Structure no. 000000000007487

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,650 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesRi 146 Eddie Dowling HWY
Location1. MI N of JCT Ri 116
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates41.94368, -71.47688
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,300 (2022)
Projected traffic25,650 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$23.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 SB over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 SB over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 SB over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY carry?

About 22,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over Ri 146 Eddie Dowling HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.