US Bridges

Ri 12 Park Av over Ri 10 North Ramp Lane

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000006750

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,288
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 12 Park Av over Ri 10 North Ramp Lane is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 12 Park Av over Ri 10 North Ramp Lane in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 15,288 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,816 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 12 Park Av
CrossesRi 10 North Ramp Lane
Location0.5 MI E of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 12
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.77561, -71.41843
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,288 (2023)
Projected traffic16,816 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$13.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 12 Park Av over Ri 10 North Ramp Lane built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 12 Park Av over Ri 10 North Ramp Lane 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 12 Park Av over Ri 10 North Ramp Lane carry?

About 15,288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 12 Park Av over Ri 10 North Ramp Lane?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 12 Park Av over Ri 10 North Ramp Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.