Lincoln Av over Pawtuxet River N Branch
PoorPosted for loadKent County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of JCT Main ST · Structure no. 000000000008360
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,756
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Av over Pawtuxet River N Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Av over Pawtuxet River N Branch in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 106 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,756 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln Av over Pawtuxet River N Branch built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Lincoln Av over Pawtuxet River N Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Lincoln Av over Pawtuxet River N Branch carry?
About 1,756 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Av over Pawtuxet River N Branch?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Av over Pawtuxet River N Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.