Central Av over Ten Mile River
PoorProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.75 MI E of JCT US 1A · Structure no. 000000000004060
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,757
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Av over Ten Mile River is a concrete tee beam carrying Central Av over Ten Mile River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 78 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.
It carries about 15,757 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,909 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Central Av over Ten Mile River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Central Av over Ten Mile 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 Central Av over Ten Mile River carry?
About 15,757 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Central Av over Ten Mile River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Central Av over Ten Mile River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.