Hemlock RD over Barden Reservoir
PoorClosed to trafficProvidence County, Rhode Island · 2.0 MI E of Ri 94 · Structure no. 000000000008610
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2008 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hemlock RD over Barden Reservoir is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hemlock RD over Barden Reservoir in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hemlock RD over Barden Reservoir built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Hemlock RD over Barden Reservoir in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Hemlock RD over Barden Reservoir carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2008 count).
How long is Hemlock RD over Barden Reservoir?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Hemlock RD over Barden Reservoir?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.