Victory HWY over Branch River
PoorPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.9 MI N of JCT Ri 107 · Structure no. 000000000001120
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Victory HWY over Branch River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Victory HWY over Branch River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Victory HWY over Branch River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Victory HWY over Branch River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Victory HWY over Branch River carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Victory HWY over Branch River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Victory HWY over Branch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.