US Bridges

Union Av over Ri 10 Huntington Express

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Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI S of JCT US6&RI10 · Structure no. 000000000004520

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Av over Ri 10 Huntington Express is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Av over Ri 10 Huntington Express in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,150 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Av
CrossesRi 10 Huntington Express
Location0.3 MI S of JCT US6&RI10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.80865, -71.44069
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2021)
Projected traffic18,150 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$18.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Av over Ri 10 Huntington Express built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Av over Ri 10 Huntington Express in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Union Av over Ri 10 Huntington Express carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Union Av over Ri 10 Huntington Express?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Union Av over Ri 10 Huntington Express?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.