US Bridges

Ri 5 Providence Pk over Branch River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.7 MI E of JCT Ri 102 · Structure no. 000000000002730

Built
1855
170 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,430
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 5 Providence Pk over Branch River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ri 5 Providence Pk over Branch River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1855 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 170 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 5,430 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,973 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 5 Providence Pk
CrossesBranch River
Location0.7 MI E of JCT Ri 102
RouteState Highway 5
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.99924, -71.57897
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,430 (2021)
Projected traffic5,973 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 5 Providence Pk over Branch River built?

It was built in 1855, making it 170 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Ri 5 Providence Pk over Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 5 Providence Pk over Branch River carry?

About 5,430 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 5 Providence Pk over Branch River?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 5 Providence Pk over Branch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.