US Bridges

Blackstone ST over P&w RR

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI E of Ri 122 · Structure no. 000000000009390

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,539
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackstone ST over P&w RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blackstone ST over P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,539 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,993 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBlackstone ST
CrossesP&w RR
Location0.2 MI E of Ri 122
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates42.00679, -71.51651
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,539 (2021)
Projected traffic4,993 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blackstone ST over P&w RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackstone ST over P&w RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Blackstone ST over P&w RR carry?

About 4,539 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Blackstone ST over P&w RR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Blackstone ST over P&w RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.