US Bridges

Memorial Blvd over Pedestrian Underpass

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 000000000008640

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,759
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Blvd over Pedestrian Underpass is a concrete frame carrying Memorial Blvd over Pedestrian Underpass in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 26,759 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,111 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 97 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMemorial Blvd
CrossesPedestrian Underpass
Location0.2 MI E of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82637, -71.4137
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,759 (2015)
Projected traffic32,111 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial Blvd over Pedestrian Underpass built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Memorial Blvd over Pedestrian Underpass 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Memorial Blvd over Pedestrian Underpass carry?

About 26,759 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Memorial Blvd over Pedestrian Underpass?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial Blvd over Pedestrian Underpass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.