US Bridges

Phenix Av over Furnace Hill Brook

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 200 Ft.N of Kimberly Lane · Structure no. 000000000004130

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,919
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phenix Av over Furnace Hill Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Phenix Av over Furnace Hill Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,919 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,511 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPhenix Av
CrossesFurnace Hill Brook
Location200 Ft.N of Kimberly Lane
RouteState Highway 51
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.75643, -71.49737
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,919 (2021)
Projected traffic6,511 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$2.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Phenix Av over Furnace Hill Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phenix Av over Furnace Hill Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Phenix Av over Furnace Hill Brook carry?

About 5,919 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Phenix Av over Furnace Hill Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Phenix Av over Furnace Hill Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.