US Bridges

I-295 NB over Meshanticut Brook

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Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 37 · Structure no. 000000000008140

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,473
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB over Meshanticut Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 NB over Meshanticut Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 22,473 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,968 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB
CrossesMeshanticut Brook
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 37
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.74553, -71.48557
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,473 (2015)
Projected traffic26,968 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB over Meshanticut Brook built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 NB over Meshanticut Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 NB over Meshanticut Brook carry?

About 22,473 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB over Meshanticut Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-295 NB over Meshanticut Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.