US Bridges

Ri 104 So Main ST over Blackstone River

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of Arnold ST · Structure no. 000000000009582

Built
1903
122 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,424
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 104 So Main ST over Blackstone River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Ri 104 So Main ST over Blackstone River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1903, so it is 122 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.

It carries about 13,424 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,766 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesRi 104 So Main ST
CrossesBlackstone River
Location0.1 MI W of Arnold ST
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates41.99916, -71.51761
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,424 (2021)
Projected traffic14,766 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 104 So Main ST over Blackstone River built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 104 So Main ST over Blackstone River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 104 So Main ST over Blackstone River carry?

About 13,424 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 104 So Main ST over Blackstone River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 104 So Main ST over Blackstone River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.