US Bridges

US1A&RI114PWTCKTAV over Ten Mile River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.4 MI S of JCT Ri 114A · Structure no. 000000000001340

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1931
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,747
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1A&RI114PWTCKTAV over Ten Mile River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US1A&RI114PWTCKTAV over Ten Mile River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1931, so it is 104 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 14,747 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,697 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS1A&RI114PWTCKTAV
CrossesTen Mile River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Ri 114A
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.83097, -71.35099
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,747 (2014)
Projected traffic17,697 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US1A&RI114PWTCKTAV over Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1931.

What condition is US1A&RI114PWTCKTAV over Ten Mile 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US1A&RI114PWTCKTAV over Ten Mile River carry?

About 14,747 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US1A&RI114PWTCKTAV over Ten Mile River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US1A&RI114PWTCKTAV over Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.