US Bridges

Ri 2 Newlondonave over Mesh Interchange Lane B

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.2 MI S of JCT Ri 37 · Structure no. 000000000004210

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,657
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 2 Newlondonave over Mesh Interchange Lane B is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ri 2 Newlondonave over Mesh Interchange Lane B in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 73 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 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 7,657 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,189 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 2 Newlondonave
CrossesMesh Interchange Lane B
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Ri 37
RouteState Highway 2
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.74002, -71.47564
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,657 (2015)
Projected traffic9,189 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 2 Newlondonave over Mesh Interchange Lane B built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Ri 2 Newlondonave over Mesh Interchange Lane B 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 2 Newlondonave over Mesh Interchange Lane B carry?

About 7,657 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 2 Newlondonave over Mesh Interchange Lane B?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 2 Newlondonave over Mesh Interchange Lane B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.