US Bridges

Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over US 1 Elmwood Av

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000006670

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over US 1 Elmwood Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over US 1 Elmwood Av in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 28,420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,262 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 10 Huntngtn Exp
CrossesUS 1 Elmwood Av
Location0.1 MI E of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 10
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.78167, -71.4195
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,420 (2023)
Projected traffic31,262 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over US 1 Elmwood Av built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over US 1 Elmwood Av 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over US 1 Elmwood Av carry?

About 28,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over US 1 Elmwood Av?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 10 Huntngtn Exp over US 1 Elmwood Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.