US Bridges

US 6 WB over Ri 5 Atwood Av

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S JCT RI5 · Structure no. 000000000006112

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,025
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 WB over Ri 5 Atwood Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 WB over Ri 5 Atwood Av in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 54 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,025 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,131 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 6 WB
CrossesRi 5 Atwood Av
Location1.0 MI S JCT RI5
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.8172, -71.49671
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,025 (2021)
Projected traffic16,131 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 WB over Ri 5 Atwood Av built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 6 WB over Ri 5 Atwood Av in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 WB over Ri 5 Atwood Av carry?

About 16,025 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 6 WB over Ri 5 Atwood Av?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 WB over Ri 5 Atwood Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.