US Bridges

I-295 NB over Abbott Run Valley RD

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.7 MI E of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000007550

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over Abbott Run Valley RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over Abbott Run Valley RD 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 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 26,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,820 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesAbbott Run Valley RD
Location0.7 MI E of JCT Ri 114
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.95259, -71.38765
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,200 (2021)
Projected traffic28,820 by 2041
Trucks11%
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$10.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB over Abbott Run Valley RD built?

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

What condition is I-295 NB over Abbott Run Valley RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 NB over Abbott Run Valley RD carry?

About 26,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over Abbott Run Valley RD?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over Abbott Run Valley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.