US Bridges

Fairmount ST over Blackstone River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI W of River ST · Structure no. 000000000009570

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
203 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,293
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairmount ST over Blackstone River is a steel truss - thru carrying Fairmount ST over Blackstone River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 3,293 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,622 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFairmount ST
CrossesBlackstone River
Location0.8 MI W of River ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates42.00235, -71.52502
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,293 (2021)
Projected traffic3,622 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairmount ST over Blackstone River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairmount 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 Fairmount ST over Blackstone River carry?

About 3,293 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairmount ST over Blackstone River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Fairmount ST over Blackstone River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.