US Bridges

Ri 15&114 Xchng ST over Blackstone River

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of JCT US-1 · Structure no. 000000000009640

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,626
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 15&114 Xchng ST over Blackstone River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 15&114 Xchng ST over Blackstone River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 12,626 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,152 by 2036. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 15&114 Xchng ST
CrossesBlackstone River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT US-1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.87984, -71.38152
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,626 (2014)
Projected traffic15,152 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 15&114 Xchng ST over Blackstone River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 15&114 Xchng 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 15&114 Xchng ST over Blackstone River carry?

About 12,626 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 15&114 Xchng ST over Blackstone River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 15&114 Xchng ST over Blackstone River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.