US Bridges

Ri 5 Greenwich Av over Pawtuxet River

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI NW of JCT Ri 113 · Structure no. 000000000001855

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 5 Greenwich Av over Pawtuxet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 5 Greenwich Av over Pawtuxet River in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,500 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 5 Greenwich Av
CrossesPawtuxet River
Location0.8 MI NW of JCT Ri 113
RouteState Highway 5
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.72561, -71.47255
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2019)
Projected traffic23,500 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$15.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 5 Greenwich Av over Pawtuxet River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 5 Greenwich Av 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 5 Greenwich Av over Pawtuxet River carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 5 Greenwich Av over Pawtuxet River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 5 Greenwich Av over Pawtuxet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.