US Bridges

I-295 SB over US 6A Hartford Pike

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Providence County, Rhode Island · 2.6 MI S of JCT US 44 · Structure no. 000000000007577

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over US 6A Hartford Pike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 109 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesUS 6A Hartford Pike
Location2.6 MI S of JCT US 44
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82892, -71.51742
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2021)
Projected traffic198 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
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$28.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I-295 SB 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 October 2024.

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

About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

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

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.