US Bridges

US 6 EB & WB over US 6A Hartford Av

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI W of JCT Ri 10 · Structure no. 000000000006025

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 EB & WB over US 6A Hartford Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 EB & WB over US 6A Hartford Av in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 63,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,660 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 107 ft wide.

CarriesUS 6 EB & WB
CrossesUS 6A Hartford Av
Location1.0 MI W of JCT Ri 10
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.81715, -71.44843
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.
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,400 (2020)
Projected traffic66,660 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$19.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 EB & WB over US 6A Hartford Av built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 EB & WB over US 6A Hartford Av 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 EB & WB over US 6A Hartford Av carry?

About 63,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 6 EB & WB over US 6A Hartford Av?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 EB & WB over US 6A Hartford Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.