US Bridges

Victory HWY over Pascoag River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.6 MI N of JCT Ri 102 · Structure no. 000000000001050

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory HWY over Pascoag River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Victory HWY over Pascoag River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVictory HWY
CrossesPascoag River
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Ri 102
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.95661, -71.64936
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2021)
Projected traffic847 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Victory HWY over Pascoag River built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victory HWY over Pascoag River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Victory HWY over Pascoag River carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Victory HWY over Pascoag River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Victory HWY over Pascoag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.