US Bridges

Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over I-295 NB & SB

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.4 MI N of JCT Ri 116 · Structure no. 000000000007540

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,455
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over I-295 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over I-295 NB & SB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 17,455 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,201 by 2041. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRi 114 Dmnd Hll RD
CrossesI-295 NB & SB
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Ri 116
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates41.95052, -71.40264
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,455 (2021)
Projected traffic19,201 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$24.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over I-295 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 114 Dmnd Hll 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over I-295 NB & SB carry?

About 17,455 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over I-295 NB & SB?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over I-295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.