US Bridges

Bernon ST over Blackstone River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI E of Park Av · Structure no. 000000000009520

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,085
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bernon ST over Blackstone River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bernon ST over Blackstone River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 7,085 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,794 by 2041. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBernon ST
CrossesBlackstone River
Location0.2 MI E of Park Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates42.00024, -71.5132
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,085 (2021)
Projected traffic7,794 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$1.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bernon ST over Blackstone River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bernon ST over Blackstone River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bernon ST over Blackstone River carry?

About 7,085 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bernon ST over Blackstone River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Bernon ST over Blackstone River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.