US Bridges

I-295 NB & SB over Abbott Run River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI N of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000007560

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB & SB over Abbott Run River is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 NB & SB over Abbott Run River 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 6 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 46,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50,820 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB & SB
CrossesAbbott Run River
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Ri 114
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.95309, -71.3836
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,200 (2021)
Projected traffic50,820 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$10.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB & SB over Abbott Run River built?

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

What condition is I-295 NB & SB over Abbott Run River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 NB & SB over Abbott Run River carry?

About 46,200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is I-295 NB & SB over Abbott Run River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB & SB over Abbott Run River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.