Ri 7 Douglas Pike over Branch River
PoorProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI S of JCT Ri 102 · Structure no. 000000000001110
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1923
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,454
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 7 Douglas Pike over Branch River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Ri 7 Douglas Pike over Branch River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1923, so it is 118 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 4 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.
It carries about 5,454 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,545 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 7 Douglas Pike over Branch River built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1923.
What condition is Ri 7 Douglas Pike over Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ri 7 Douglas Pike over Branch River carry?
About 5,454 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ri 7 Douglas Pike over Branch River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 7 Douglas Pike over Branch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.