US Bridges

East Av over Pawtuxet River

Good

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI W of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000003830

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,605
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Av over Pawtuxet River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying East Av over Pawtuxet River in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,605 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,926 by 2036. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Av
CrossesPawtuxet River
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Ri 2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.72257, -71.48936
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,605 (2015)
Projected traffic7,926 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$12.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Av over Pawtuxet River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Av over Pawtuxet River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does East Av over Pawtuxet River carry?

About 6,605 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Av over Pawtuxet River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns East Av over Pawtuxet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.