US Bridges

Manville RD over Manville Mill Trench

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E JCT New River RD · Structure no. 000000000003880

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manville RD over Manville Mill Trench is a masonry culvert carrying Manville RD over Manville Mill Trench in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,580 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesManville RD
CrossesManville Mill Trench
Location0.1 MI E JCT New River RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.97149, -71.46964
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2021)
Projected traffic8,580 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manville RD over Manville Mill Trench built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manville RD over Manville Mill Trench 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Manville RD over Manville Mill Trench carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Manville RD over Manville Mill Trench?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Manville RD over Manville Mill Trench?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.