US Bridges

Gleaner Chapel RD over US 6

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.9 MI E of JCT Ri 102 · Structure no. 000000000007820

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gleaner Chapel RD over US 6 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gleaner Chapel RD over US 6 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGleaner Chapel RD
CrossesUS 6
Location1.9 MI E of JCT Ri 102
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.83737, -71.63789
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2021)
Projected traffic803 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$896,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gleaner Chapel RD over US 6 built?

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

What condition is Gleaner Chapel RD over US 6 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 2024.

How much traffic does Gleaner Chapel RD over US 6 carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Gleaner Chapel RD over US 6?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Gleaner Chapel RD over US 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.