US Bridges

Ri 2 Reservoir Av over Pocasset River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of JCT Ri 12 · Structure no. 000000000000230

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,364
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 2 Reservoir Av over Pocasset River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 2 Reservoir Av over Pocasset River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 99 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 26,364 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRi 2 Reservoir Av
CrossesPocasset River
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Ri 12
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.77073, -71.45377
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,364 (2021)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$4.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 2 Reservoir Av over Pocasset River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Ri 2 Reservoir Av over Pocasset 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 2 Reservoir Av over Pocasset River carry?

About 26,364 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ri 2 Reservoir Av over Pocasset River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 2 Reservoir Av over Pocasset River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.