US Bridges

US 6 EB & WB over Ri 128 Killingly ST

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 4.5 MI N of JCT Ri 10 · Structure no. 000000000006070

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,930
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 EB & WB over Ri 128 Killingly ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 EB & WB over Ri 128 Killingly ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 59,930 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,916 by 2036. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 6 EB & WB
CrossesRi 128 Killingly ST
Location4.5 MI N of JCT Ri 10
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.82201, -71.47023
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,930 (2015)
Projected traffic71,916 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$21.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 EB & WB over Ri 128 Killingly ST built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 EB & WB over Ri 128 Killingly ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 EB & WB over Ri 128 Killingly ST carry?

About 59,930 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 6 EB & WB over Ri 128 Killingly ST?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 EB & WB over Ri 128 Killingly ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.