US Bridges

Ri 33 Providnce ST over Pawtuxet River

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI N of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000000260

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 33 Providnce ST over Pawtuxet River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 33 Providnce ST over Pawtuxet River in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 88 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,660 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 33 Providnce ST
CrossesPawtuxet River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Ri 2
RouteState Highway 33
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.71763, -71.49311
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2021)
Projected traffic11,660 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 33 Providnce ST over Pawtuxet River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Ri 33 Providnce ST over Pawtuxet 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 33 Providnce ST over Pawtuxet River carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ri 33 Providnce ST over Pawtuxet River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 33 Providnce ST over Pawtuxet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.