US Bridges

I-295 NB over US 6A Hartford Pike

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Providence County, Rhode Island · 2.6 MI S of JCT US 44 · Structure no. 000000000007575

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over US 6A Hartford Pike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB over US 6A Hartford Pike in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 93,250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,575 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesUS 6A Hartford Pike
Location2.6 MI S of JCT US 44
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82847, -71.51594
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,250 (2021)
Projected traffic102,575 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$21.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB over US 6A Hartford Pike built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 NB over US 6A Hartford Pike 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 NB over US 6A Hartford Pike carry?

About 93,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over US 6A Hartford Pike?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB over US 6A Hartford Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.