US Bridges

I-295 SB over Meshanticut Brook

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 37 · Structure no. 000000000008142

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,473
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB over Meshanticut Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 SB 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 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 22,473 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,968 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesMeshanticut Brook
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 37
RouteInterstate 295
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.74614, -71.48609
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,473 (2008)
Projected traffic26,968 by 2036
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 SB over Meshanticut Brook built?

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

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

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

About 22,473 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over Meshanticut Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-295 SB over Meshanticut Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.