US Bridges

Ri 116 Plsnt Vw Av over Greenville Brook

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.1 MI N of JCT US 44 · Structure no. 000000000002490

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,861
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 116 Plsnt Vw Av over Greenville Brook is a concrete slab carrying Ri 116 Plsnt Vw Av over Greenville Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 96 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 15,861 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,447 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 116 Plsnt Vw Av
CrossesGreenville Brook
Location1.1 MI N of JCT US 44
RouteState Highway 5
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.88497, -71.54126
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,861 (2021)
Projected traffic17,447 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 116 Plsnt Vw Av over Greenville Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Ri 116 Plsnt Vw Av over Greenville 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 116 Plsnt Vw Av over Greenville Brook carry?

About 15,861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ri 116 Plsnt Vw Av over Greenville Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 116 Plsnt Vw Av over Greenville Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.