US Bridges

Ri 114 Broad ST over P&w RR

FairPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI SW of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000004080

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 114 Broad ST over P&w RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ri 114 Broad ST over P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,210 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 114 Broad ST
CrossesP&w RR
Location0.2 MI SW of JCT Ri 114
RouteState Highway 114
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.91044, -71.39508
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2021)
Projected traffic12,210 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$7.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 114 Broad ST over P&w RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 114 Broad ST over P&w RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 114 Broad ST over P&w RR carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 114 Broad ST over P&w RR?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 114 Broad ST over P&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.