US Bridges

US 6 EB & WB over US 6A Hartford Av Ramp

PoorPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 5 · Structure no. 000000000006090

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,619
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 EB & WB over US 6A Hartford Av Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 EB & WB over US 6A Hartford Av Ramp 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53,619 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,343 by 2036. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 6 EB & WB
CrossesUS 6A Hartford Av Ramp
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 5
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.81936, -71.48089
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,619 (2015)
Projected traffic64,343 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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$21.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is US 6 EB & WB over US 6A Hartford Av Ramp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 EB & WB over US 6A Hartford Av Ramp carry?

About 53,619 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.