US Bridges

Ri 94 Foster Ctrrd over Hemlock Brook

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT US 6 · Structure no. 000000000002130

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,806
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 94 Foster Ctrrd over Hemlock Brook is a concrete slab carrying Ri 94 Foster Ctrrd over Hemlock Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 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 11,806 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,987 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 94 Foster Ctrrd
CrossesHemlock Brook
Location0.5 MI S of JCT US 6
RouteState Highway 94
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.80419, -71.7278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,806 (2021)
Projected traffic12,987 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 94 Foster Ctrrd over Hemlock Brook built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 94 Foster Ctrrd over Hemlock 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 94 Foster Ctrrd over Hemlock Brook carry?

About 11,806 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ri 94 Foster Ctrrd over Hemlock Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 94 Foster Ctrrd over Hemlock Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.