US Bridges

Ri 122 Court ST over Blackstone River

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Providence County, Rhode Island · 200 Ft NW JCT RI126X104 · Structure no. 000000000009590

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
516 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,965
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 122 Court ST over Blackstone River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 122 Court ST over Blackstone River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 130 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,965 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,062 by 2041. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 122 Court ST
CrossesBlackstone River
Location200 Ft NW JCT RI126X104
RouteState Highway 122
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates42.0025, -71.51176
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length516 ft (157.3 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,965 (2021)
Projected traffic12,062 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 122 Court ST over Blackstone River built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ri 122 Court ST over Blackstone River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 122 Court ST over Blackstone River carry?

About 10,965 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ri 122 Court ST over Blackstone River?

The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 122 Court ST over Blackstone River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.