US Bridges

US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Troy ST

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of JCT Ri 10 · Structure no. 000000000005045

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
475 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
92,060
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Troy ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Troy 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 92,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,780 by 2040. The structure is 475 ft (144.9 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6 Olneyvlle Exp
CrossesTroy ST
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Ri 10
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81374, -71.44085
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length475 ft (144.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,060 (2020)
Projected traffic96,780 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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$74.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Troy ST built?

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

What condition is US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Troy 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 December 2024.

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

About 92,060 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Troy ST?

The structure is 475 ft (144.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Olneyvlle Exp over Troy ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.