US Bridges

Ri 126 Old Riverrd over I-295 NB & SB

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI N of JCT Ri 116 · Structure no. 000000000007490

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
464 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,700
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 126 Old Riverrd over I-295 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 126 Old Riverrd over I-295 NB & SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 45,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,243 by 2021. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 126 Old Riverrd
CrossesI-295 NB & SB
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Ri 116
RouteState Highway 126
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.94071, -71.45688
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,700 (2001)
Projected traffic50,243 by 2021
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$26.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 126 Old Riverrd over I-295 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Ri 126 Old Riverrd 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 126 Old Riverrd over I-295 NB & SB carry?

About 45,700 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 126 Old Riverrd over I-295 NB & SB?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 126 Old Riverrd over I-295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.