US Bridges

I-295 NB over Blackstone River P&w RR

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.8 MI N of JCT Ri 146 · Structure no. 000000000007500

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
693 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over Blackstone River P&w RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over Blackstone River P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 61 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,840 by 2041. The structure is 693 ft (211.1 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesBlackstone River P&w RR
Location1.8 MI N of JCT Ri 146
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.94373, -71.43894
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length693 ft (211.1 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2021)
Projected traffic15,840 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$49.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB over Blackstone River P&w RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-295 NB over Blackstone River P&w RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 NB over Blackstone River P&w RR carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over Blackstone River P&w RR?

The structure is 693 ft (211.1 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over Blackstone River P&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.