US Bridges

Roger Williams Av over Ten Mile River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of No Broadway · Structure no. 000000000009940

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,151
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roger Williams Av over Ten Mile River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roger Williams Av over Ten Mile River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 79 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 10,151 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,182 by 2036. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRoger Williams Av
CrossesTen Mile River
Location0.1 MI N of No Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.83366, -71.36067
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,151 (2014)
Projected traffic12,182 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$1.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roger Williams Av over Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Roger Williams Av over Ten Mile River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Roger Williams Av over Ten Mile River carry?

About 10,151 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Roger Williams Av over Ten Mile River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Roger Williams Av over Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.