US Bridges

Branch Av over West River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of JCT Ri 146 · Structure no. 000000000009760

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,150
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branch Av over West River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Branch Av over West River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 6 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 23,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,465 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBranch Av
CrossesWest River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Ri 146
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.85358, -71.42839
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,150 (2021)
Projected traffic25,465 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$2.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Branch Av over West River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branch Av over West 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Branch Av over West River carry?

About 23,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Branch Av over West River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Branch Av over West River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.