US Bridges

Old Danielson Pike over Dolly Cole Brook

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of JCT US 6 · Structure no. 000000000000950

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Danielson Pike over Dolly Cole Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Danielson Pike over Dolly Cole Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld Danielson Pike
CrossesDolly Cole Brook
Location0.1 MI W of JCT US 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82233, -71.70046
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic231 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Danielson Pike over Dolly Cole Brook built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Danielson Pike over Dolly Cole Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Danielson Pike over Dolly Cole Brook carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Old Danielson Pike over Dolly Cole Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Danielson Pike over Dolly Cole Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.