US Bridges

Ri 7 Douglas Av over West River

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Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 15 · Structure no. 000000000009775

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,988
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 7 Douglas Av over West River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ri 7 Douglas Av over West River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,988 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,687 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRi 7 Douglas Av
CrossesWest River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 15
RouteState Highway 7
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.85627, -71.44253
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,988 (2021)
Projected traffic7,687 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 7 Douglas Av over West River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 7 Douglas Av over West River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 7 Douglas Av over West River carry?

About 6,988 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ri 7 Douglas Av over West River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 7 Douglas Av over West River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.