US Bridges

Ri 2 SB Bld Hll RD over Pawtuxet River

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI N of JCT Ri 113 · Structure no. 000000000002450

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
1992 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 2 SB Bld Hll RD over Pawtuxet River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 2 SB Bld Hll RD over Pawtuxet River in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRi 2 SB Bld Hll RD
CrossesPawtuxet River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Ri 113
RouteState Highway 2
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.72333, -71.48132
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (1992)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 2 SB Bld Hll RD over Pawtuxet River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 2 SB Bld Hll RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 2 SB Bld Hll RD over Pawtuxet River carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 2 SB Bld Hll RD over Pawtuxet River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 2 SB Bld Hll RD over Pawtuxet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.