US Bridges

Ramp Ri 7 to I-295 over Ramp 5 of I-295 to Ri 7

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of JCT Ri 116 · Structure no. 000000000007980

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Ri 7 to I-295 over Ramp 5 of I-295 to Ri 7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Ri 7 to I-295 over Ramp 5 of I-295 to Ri 7 in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2036. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Ri 7 to I-295
CrossesRamp 5 of I-295 to Ri 7
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Ri 116
RouteState Highway 7
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.90754, -71.51421
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2008)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$801.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Ri 7 to I-295 over Ramp 5 of I-295 to Ri 7 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Ri 7 to I-295 over Ramp 5 of I-295 to Ri 7 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 Ramp Ri 7 to I-295 over Ramp 5 of I-295 to Ri 7 carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Ri 7 to I-295 over Ramp 5 of I-295 to Ri 7?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Ri 7 to I-295 over Ramp 5 of I-295 to Ri 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.