US Bridges

Frankfort Street over Ri 10 Huntington Express

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 40 W of JCT Niantc a · Structure no. 000000000004540

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frankfort Street over Ri 10 Huntington Express is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Frankfort Street over Ri 10 Huntington Express in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,440 by 2036. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFrankfort Street
CrossesRi 10 Huntington Express
Location40 W of JCT Niantc a
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.78879, -71.43608
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2008)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$13.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frankfort Street over Ri 10 Huntington Express built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frankfort Street over Ri 10 Huntington Express 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 2023.

How much traffic does Frankfort Street over Ri 10 Huntington Express carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Frankfort Street over Ri 10 Huntington Express?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Frankfort Street over Ri 10 Huntington Express?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.