Ri 117 Main Street over Pawtuxet River
FairKent County, Rhode Island · 2.3 MI W of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000000280
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,199
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 117 Main Street over Pawtuxet River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 117 Main Street over Pawtuxet River in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 99 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 10,199 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,239 by 2036. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ri 117 Main Street over Pawtuxet River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Ri 117 Main Street 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 117 Main Street over Pawtuxet River carry?
About 10,199 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ri 117 Main Street over Pawtuxet River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 117 Main Street over Pawtuxet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.