Laurel Av over Pawtuxet River
GoodKent County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 117 · Structure no. 000000000003970
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,919
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laurel Av over Pawtuxet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Av over Pawtuxet River in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 125 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 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 5,919 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,511 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurel Av over Pawtuxet River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Laurel 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Laurel Av over Pawtuxet River carry?
About 5,919 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Laurel Av over Pawtuxet River?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Laurel Av over Pawtuxet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.