US Bridges

Park Row over Parking Garage

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of North Main ST · Structure no. 000000000009820

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,563
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Row over Parking Garage is a concrete slab carrying Park Row over Parking Garage in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 1,563 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,719 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPark Row
CrossesParking Garage
Location0.1 MI W of North Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82898, -71.41221
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,563 (2021)
Projected traffic1,719 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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$2.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Row over Parking Garage built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Row over Parking Garage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Park Row over Parking Garage carry?

About 1,563 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park Row over Parking Garage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Park Row over Parking Garage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.