Ri 123 John ST over Blackstone River
FairProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.14 MI E of JCT Ri 122 · Structure no. 000000000003950
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 437 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,201
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 123 John ST over Blackstone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 123 John ST over Blackstone River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 10,201 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,242 by 2036. The structure is 437 ft (133.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 123 John ST over Blackstone River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ri 123 John ST over Blackstone River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ri 123 John ST over Blackstone River carry?
About 10,201 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ri 123 John ST over Blackstone River?
The structure is 437 ft (133.3 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 123 John ST over Blackstone River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.