US Bridges

Ri 126 Smthfld Av over Concord ST

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI E of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000007140

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,535
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 126 Smthfld Av over Concord ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 126 Smthfld Av over Concord ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 13,535 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,242 by 2036. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 126 Smthfld Av
CrossesConcord ST
Location0.3 MI E of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 126
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.85394, -71.40285
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,535 (2015)
Projected traffic16,242 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$14.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 126 Smthfld Av over Concord ST built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 126 Smthfld Av over Concord ST 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 126 Smthfld Av over Concord ST carry?

About 13,535 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ri 126 Smthfld Av over Concord ST?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 126 Smthfld Av over Concord ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.