Ri 122 Mendon RD over Blackstone River
FairProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI N of JCT Ri 123 · Structure no. 000000000001170
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 122 Mendon RD over Blackstone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 122 Mendon RD over Blackstone River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,180 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 66 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ri 122 Mendon RD over Blackstone River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ri 122 Mendon RD over Blackstone River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ri 122 Mendon RD over Blackstone River carry?
About 13,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ri 122 Mendon RD over Blackstone River?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 122 Mendon RD over Blackstone River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.