US Bridges

Ri 103A over E Bay Bicycle Fac

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI S of JCT Ri 103 · Structure no. 000000000002940

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 103A over E Bay Bicycle Fac is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 103A over E Bay Bicycle Fac in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 10,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,045 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRi 103A
CrossesE Bay Bicycle Fac
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Ri 103
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.77448, -71.36367
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,950 (2021)
Projected traffic12,045 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$8.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 103A over E Bay Bicycle Fac built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 103A over E Bay Bicycle Fac 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 103A over E Bay Bicycle Fac carry?

About 10,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ri 103A over E Bay Bicycle Fac?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 103A over E Bay Bicycle Fac?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.