Ri 114 Broad ST over Blackstone River
PoorPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 123 · Structure no. 000000000003050
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 114 Broad ST over Blackstone River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 114 Broad ST over Blackstone River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2036. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ri 114 Broad ST over Blackstone River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ri 114 Broad ST over Blackstone River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ri 114 Broad ST over Blackstone River carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ri 114 Broad ST over Blackstone River?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 114 Broad ST over Blackstone River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.