US Bridges

US 44 Tntn&wtrmn a over Broadway & No Broadway

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.7 MI E of JCT I-195 · Structure no. 000000000004510

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,068
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 44 Tntn&wtrmn a over Broadway & No Broadway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 44 Tntn&wtrmn a over Broadway & No Broadway in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 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 14,068 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,882 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 165 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 44 Tntn&wtrmn a
CrossesBroadway & No Broadway
Location0.7 MI E of JCT I-195
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82014, -71.36811
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,068 (2015)
Projected traffic16,882 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$12.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 44 Tntn&wtrmn a over Broadway & No Broadway built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 44 Tntn&wtrmn a over Broadway & No Broadway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 44 Tntn&wtrmn a over Broadway & No Broadway carry?

About 14,068 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 44 Tntn&wtrmn a over Broadway & No Broadway?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns US 44 Tntn&wtrmn a over Broadway & No Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.