Cross ST over Blackstone River
FairProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI W of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000009670
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,777
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cross ST over Blackstone River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cross ST over Blackstone River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 121 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 7,777 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,333 by 2036. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cross ST over Blackstone River built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Cross 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Cross ST over Blackstone River carry?
About 7,777 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cross ST over Blackstone River?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Cross ST over Blackstone River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.