Martin ST over Blackstone Canal
GoodProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 126 · Structure no. 000000000007740
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,958
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martin ST over Blackstone Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin ST over Blackstone Canal in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 125 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 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 2,958 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,254 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin ST over Blackstone Canal built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Martin ST over Blackstone Canal 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 2023.
How much traffic does Martin ST over Blackstone Canal carry?
About 2,958 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Martin ST over Blackstone Canal?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Martin ST over Blackstone Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.