US Bridges

Exchange ST over Parking Garage

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of Francis ST · Structure no. 000000000009890

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,891
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exchange ST over Parking Garage is a concrete slab carrying Exchange ST 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 4,891 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,380 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesExchange ST
CrossesParking Garage
Location0.1 MI E of Francis ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82824, -71.41311
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,891 (2021)
Projected traffic5,380 by 2041
Trucks0%
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$2.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Exchange ST over Parking Garage built?

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

What condition is Exchange ST 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 Exchange ST over Parking Garage carry?

About 4,891 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Exchange ST over Parking Garage?

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

Who owns Exchange ST over Parking Garage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.