US Bridges

Ri 33 Providnce ST over Meshanticut Brook

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000000240

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,040
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 33 Providnce ST over Meshanticut Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Ri 33 Providnce ST over Meshanticut Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 15,040 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,080 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesRi 33 Providnce ST
CrossesMeshanticut Brook
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 2
RouteState Highway 33
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.73541, -71.48165
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic15,040 (2016)
Projected traffic16,080 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$3.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 33 Providnce ST over Meshanticut Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 33 Providnce ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 33 Providnce ST over Meshanticut Brook carry?

About 15,040 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 33 Providnce ST over Meshanticut Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Ri 33 Providnce ST over Meshanticut Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.