US Bridges

Ri 15 Armstc Blvd over Ten Mile River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of JCT US 1A · Structure no. 000000000009690

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 15 Armstc Blvd over Ten Mile River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 15 Armstc Blvd over Ten Mile River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,975 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 15 Armstc Blvd
CrossesTen Mile River
Location1.0 MI E of JCT US 1A
RouteState Highway 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.87415, -71.34092
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2021)
Projected traffic7,975 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 15 Armstc Blvd over Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 15 Armstc Blvd over Ten Mile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 15 Armstc Blvd over Ten Mile River carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 15 Armstc Blvd over Ten Mile River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 15 Armstc Blvd over Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.