US Bridges

Ri 2 NB Bld Hll RD over Pawtuxet River

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI N of JCT Ri 113 · Structure no. 000000000004900

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,453
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 2 NB Bld Hll RD over Pawtuxet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 2 NB Bld Hll RD over Pawtuxet River in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 25,453 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,544 by 2036. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRi 2 NB Bld Hll RD
CrossesPawtuxet River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Ri 113
RouteState Highway 2
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.72319, -71.48107
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,453 (2014)
Projected traffic30,544 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$7.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 2 NB 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 October 2023.

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

About 25,453 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.