US Bridges

Pulaski ST over Pawtuxet River

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.9 MI S of JCT Ri 117 · Structure no. 000000000004560

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,040
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski ST over Pawtuxet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pulaski ST over Pawtuxet River in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 4,040 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,848 by 2036. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPulaski ST
CrossesPawtuxet River
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Ri 117
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.68743, -71.52682
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,040 (2014)
Projected traffic4,848 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski ST over Pawtuxet River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulaski ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pulaski ST over Pawtuxet River carry?

About 4,040 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski ST over Pawtuxet River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski ST over Pawtuxet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.