US Bridges

Ri 2 Reservoir Av over Ri 10 Huntington Express

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000004550

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 2 Reservoir Av over Ri 10 Huntington Express is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ri 2 Reservoir Av over Ri 10 Huntington Express in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 22,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,860 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 2 Reservoir Av
CrossesRi 10 Huntington Express
Location1.0 MI S of JCT US 1
RouteState Highway 2
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.78663, -71.43364
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length197 ft (60.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,600 (2021)
Projected traffic24,860 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 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$26.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 2 Reservoir Av over Ri 10 Huntington Express built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Ri 2 Reservoir Av 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 2 Reservoir Av over Ri 10 Huntington Express carry?

About 22,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ri 2 Reservoir Av over Ri 10 Huntington Express?

The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 2 Reservoir Av over Ri 10 Huntington Express?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.