US Bridges

Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Branch River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 7 · Structure no. 000000000006735

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Branch River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Branch River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,727 by 2036. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRi 102 Bronco HWY
CrossesBranch River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 7
RouteState Highway 102
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.98157, -71.61762
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2020)
Projected traffic16,727 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$15.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Branch River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Branch River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Branch River carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Branch River?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Branch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.