US 6A Hartfrd Av over US 6
PoorProvidence County, Rhode Island · 1 MI E JCT Ri 5 · Structure no. 000000000006080
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 183 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,504
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6A Hartfrd Av over US 6 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6A Hartfrd Av over US 6 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 7,504 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,254 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6A Hartfrd Av over US 6 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6A Hartfrd Av over US 6 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 6A Hartfrd Av over US 6 carry?
About 7,504 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 6A Hartfrd Av over US 6?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US 6A Hartfrd Av over US 6?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.