Ri 14 Plnfld ST over Pocasset River
PoorPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI E of JCT Ri 5 · Structure no. 000000000000810
- Built
- 1897
- 128 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 14 Plnfld ST over Pocasset River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Ri 14 Plnfld ST over Pocasset River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1897, so it is 128 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 Ri 14 Plnfld ST over Pocasset River built?
It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ri 14 Plnfld ST over Pocasset River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ri 14 Plnfld ST over Pocasset River carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ri 14 Plnfld ST over Pocasset River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 14 Plnfld ST over Pocasset River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.