Mill RD over Hemlock Brook
PoorPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of Ri 94 · Structure no. 000000000008790
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill RD over Hemlock Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill RD over Hemlock Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mill RD over Hemlock Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill RD over Hemlock Brook 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Mill RD over Hemlock Brook carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Mill RD over Hemlock Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mill RD over Hemlock Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.