Ri 116 G Wash HWY over Blackstone River P&w RR
FairProvidence County, Rhode Island · 2.5 MI E of JCT Ri 146 · Structure no. 000000000002750
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 868 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,755
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 116 G Wash HWY over Blackstone River P&w RR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 116 G Wash HWY over Blackstone River P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 80 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 10,755 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,831 by 2041. The structure is 868 ft (264.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ri 116 G Wash HWY over Blackstone River P&w RR built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Ri 116 G Wash HWY over Blackstone River P&w RR 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ri 116 G Wash HWY over Blackstone River P&w RR carry?
About 10,755 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ri 116 G Wash HWY over Blackstone River P&w RR?
The structure is 868 ft (264.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 116 G Wash HWY over Blackstone River P&w RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.