US Bridges

Manville Hill RD over Blackstone Rvr P&w Bp

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of New River RD · Structure no. 000000000003965

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manville Hill RD over Blackstone Rvr P&w Bp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manville Hill RD over Blackstone Rvr P&w Bp in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 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 2039. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesManville Hill RD
CrossesBlackstone Rvr P&w Bp
Location0.1 MI N of New River RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.97095, -71.47017
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2019)
Projected traffic8,580 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manville Hill RD over Blackstone Rvr P&w Bp built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manville Hill RD over Blackstone Rvr P&w Bp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Manville Hill RD over Blackstone Rvr P&w Bp carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Manville Hill RD over Blackstone Rvr P&w Bp?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Manville Hill RD over Blackstone Rvr P&w Bp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.