US Bridges

I-295 NB over Scott RD

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Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI W of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000007525

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over Scott RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over Scott RD in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,130 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesScott RD
Location1.0 MI W of JCT Ri 114
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.94932, -71.42727
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,300 (2021)
Projected traffic31,130 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB over Scott RD built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 NB over Scott RD 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 NB over Scott RD carry?

About 28,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over Scott RD?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over Scott RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.