Privilege ST over Mill River
PoorPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI W of Rathborn ST · Structure no. 000000000009630
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,981
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Privilege ST over Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Privilege ST over Mill River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 9,981 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,979 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Privilege ST over Mill River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Privilege ST over Mill 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Privilege ST over Mill River carry?
About 9,981 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Privilege ST over Mill River?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Privilege ST over Mill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.