US Bridges

Exchange Terrace over Francis ST

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of Exchange ST · Structure no. 000000000009900

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,017
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exchange Terrace over Francis ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exchange Terrace over Francis ST in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 106 years old, older 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 8,017 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,819 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesExchange Terrace
CrossesFrancis ST
Location0.1 MI W of Exchange ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82556, -71.41319
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,017 (2021)
Projected traffic8,819 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$1.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Exchange Terrace over Francis ST built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Exchange Terrace over Francis ST 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Exchange Terrace over Francis ST carry?

About 8,017 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Exchange Terrace over Francis ST?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Exchange Terrace over Francis ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.