Memorial Blvd over Providence River
PoorPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 000000000009812
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 455 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 1998 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2036. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Memorial Blvd over Providence River carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Memorial Blvd over Providence River?
The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Memorial Blvd over Providence River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.