US Bridges

Glenbridge Av over Woonasqt Rvr & Bike Path

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of JCT US 6 · Structure no. 000000000003480

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,724
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenbridge Av over Woonasqt Rvr & Bike Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenbridge Av over Woonasqt Rvr & Bike Path in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 13,724 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,096 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGlenbridge Av
CrossesWoonasqt Rvr & Bike Path
Location0.1 MI N of JCT US 6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.82342, -71.46022
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,724 (2021)
Projected traffic15,096 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$10.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenbridge Av over Woonasqt Rvr & Bike Path built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenbridge Av over Woonasqt Rvr & Bike Path 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Glenbridge Av over Woonasqt Rvr & Bike Path carry?

About 13,724 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Glenbridge Av over Woonasqt Rvr & Bike Path?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Glenbridge Av over Woonasqt Rvr & Bike Path?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.