US Bridges

Glenbridge Av over US 6

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Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.3 MI NW JCT Ri 10 · Structure no. 000000000006065

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,294
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenbridge Av over US 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenbridge Av over US 6 in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 13,294 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,623 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenbridge Av
CrossesUS 6
Location1.3 MI NW JCT Ri 10
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82277, -71.46049
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,294 (2021)
Projected traffic14,623 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$9.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenbridge Av over US 6 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenbridge Av over US 6 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 2024.

How much traffic does Glenbridge Av over US 6 carry?

About 13,294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Glenbridge Av over US 6?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Glenbridge Av over US 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.