US Bridges

Roosevelt Av over Blackstone River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI N of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000009680

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,999
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Av over Blackstone River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Roosevelt Av over Blackstone River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 115 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 9,999 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,999 by 2036. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Av
CrossesBlackstone River
Location0.8 MI N of JCT I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.88867, -71.38174
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,999 (2015)
Projected traffic11,999 by 2036
Trucks10%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Av over Blackstone River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Roosevelt Av 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Av over Blackstone River carry?

About 9,999 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Av over Blackstone River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Av over Blackstone River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.