Old Forge RD over Potowomut River
GoodKent County, Rhode Island · 0.9 MI SE of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000009910
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,024
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Forge RD over Potowomut River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Forge RD over Potowomut River in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,024 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,226 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Forge RD over Potowomut River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Forge RD over Potowomut 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Old Forge RD over Potowomut River carry?
About 2,024 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Forge RD over Potowomut River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Old Forge RD over Potowomut River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.