US Bridges

Memorial Blvd over Providence River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 000000000009810

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
458 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Blvd over Providence River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Memorial Blvd over Providence River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,400 by 2036. The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMemorial Blvd
CrossesProvidence River
Location0.5 MI E of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82485, -71.4085
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length458 ft (139.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2008)
Projected traffic26,400 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$2.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial Blvd over Providence River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial Blvd over Providence 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Memorial Blvd over Providence River carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Memorial Blvd over Providence River?

The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial Blvd over Providence River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.