US Bridges

Ri 122 Mendon RD over I-295 NB & SB

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 2.0 MI S of Cumb High · Structure no. 000000000007510

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 122 Mendon RD over I-295 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 122 Mendon RD over I-295 NB & SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 22,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,530 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 122 Mendon RD
CrossesI-295 NB & SB
Location2.0 MI S of Cumb High
RouteState Highway 122
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.94492, -71.43683
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,300 (2021)
Projected traffic24,530 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$10.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 122 Mendon RD over I-295 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 122 Mendon RD over I-295 NB & SB 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 122 Mendon RD over I-295 NB & SB carry?

About 22,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ri 122 Mendon RD over I-295 NB & SB?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 122 Mendon RD over I-295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.