US Bridges

Central Pike over Hemlock Brook

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI E of JCT Ri 94 · Structure no. 000000000004330

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
316
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Pike over Hemlock Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Central Pike over Hemlock Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 71 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 5 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Pike
CrossesHemlock Brook
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Ri 94
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.80088, -71.72239
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2021)
Projected traffic348 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Pike over Hemlock Brook built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Central Pike over Hemlock 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 Central Pike over Hemlock Brook carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Central Pike over Hemlock Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Central Pike over Hemlock Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.