US Bridges

Ri 104 Farnum Pike over Woonasquatucket River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.6 MI N of JCT Ri 116 · Structure no. 000000000001440

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 104 Farnum Pike over Woonasquatucket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 104 Farnum Pike over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,260 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 104 Farnum Pike
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Ri 116
RouteState Highway 104
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.90867, -71.54071
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating105.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2021)
Projected traffic7,260 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 104 Farnum Pike over Woonasquatucket River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 104 Farnum Pike over Woonasquatucket 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 104 Farnum Pike over Woonasquatucket River carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ri 104 Farnum Pike over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 104 Farnum Pike over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.