South Main ST over Pawtuxet River SW Branch
FairKent County, Rhode Island · 0.01 MI S of JCT Ri 117 · Structure no. 000000000000320
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,625
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Main ST over Pawtuxet River SW Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying South Main ST over Pawtuxet River SW Branch in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1919, 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 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 9,625 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 South Main ST over Pawtuxet River SW Branch built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Main ST over Pawtuxet River SW Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does South Main ST over Pawtuxet River SW Branch carry?
About 9,625 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is South Main ST over Pawtuxet River SW Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns South Main ST over Pawtuxet River SW Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.