US Bridges

Ri 33 Providnce ST over Wash Sec Bike Path

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI W of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000000250

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,615
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 33 Providnce ST over Wash Sec Bike Path is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 33 Providnce ST over Wash Sec Bike Path in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,615 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,938 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 33 Providnce ST
CrossesWash Sec Bike Path
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Ri 2
RouteState Highway 33
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.7346, -71.48305
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,615 (2014)
Projected traffic13,938 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 33 Providnce ST over Wash Sec Bike Path built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 33 Providnce ST over Wash Sec Bike Path 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 33 Providnce ST over Wash Sec Bike Path carry?

About 11,615 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ri 33 Providnce ST over Wash Sec Bike Path?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 33 Providnce ST over Wash Sec Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.