US Bridges

I-295 SB over Abbott Run Valley RD

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.7 MI E of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000007552

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Abbott Run Valley RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB 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 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 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,380 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesAbbott Run Valley RD
Location0.7 MI E of JCT Ri 114
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates41.95283, -71.38793
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,800 (2021)
Projected traffic28,380 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I-295 SB over Abbott Run Valley RD 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 I-295 SB over Abbott Run Valley RD carry?

About 25,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.