US Bridges

Ri 99 NB over Second Av

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of Ri 122 · Structure no. 000000000009840

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,280
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 99 NB over Second Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 99 NB over Second Av in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,136 by 2036. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 99 NB
CrossesSecond Av
Location0.1 MI S of Ri 122
RouteState Highway 99
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.98434, -71.48194
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,280 (2015)
Projected traffic11,136 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$126.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 99 NB over Second Av built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 99 NB over Second Av 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 99 NB over Second Av carry?

About 9,280 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 99 NB over Second Av?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 99 NB over Second Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.