US Bridges

Memorial Blvd over Roosevelt Lake

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI E of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000008880

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,035
2021 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Blvd over Roosevelt Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Memorial Blvd over Roosevelt Lake in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 3,035 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,339 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial Blvd
CrossesRoosevelt Lake
Location0.2 MI E of JCT I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.78469, -71.41533
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,035 (2021)
Projected traffic3,339 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial Blvd over Roosevelt Lake built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial Blvd over Roosevelt Lake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Memorial Blvd over Roosevelt Lake carry?

About 3,035 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Memorial Blvd over Roosevelt Lake?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial Blvd over Roosevelt Lake?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.