US Bridges

US 6 Danielson Pk over Dolly Cole Brook

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.5 MI E of JCT Ri 94 · Structure no. 000000000002950

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,926
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Danielson Pk over Dolly Cole Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 6 Danielson Pk over Dolly Cole Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 10,926 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,019 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 6 Danielson Pk
CrossesDolly Cole Brook
Location1.5 MI E of JCT Ri 94
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82203, -71.70038
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,926 (2021)
Projected traffic12,019 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 Danielson Pk over Dolly Cole Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 Danielson Pk over Dolly Cole 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 US 6 Danielson Pk over Dolly Cole Brook carry?

About 10,926 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Danielson Pk over Dolly Cole Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Danielson Pk over Dolly Cole Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.