US Bridges

US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Plainfield ST

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.4 MI W of JCT Ri 10 · Structure no. 000000000005015

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Plainfield ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Plainfield ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 75,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,110 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 6 Olneyvlle Exp
CrossesPlainfield ST
Location0.4 MI W of JCT Ri 10
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.81532, -71.44606
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.7 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,250 (2020)
Projected traffic79,110 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$16.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Plainfield ST built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Plainfield ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Plainfield ST carry?

About 75,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Plainfield ST?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Plainfield ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.