US Bridges

Ri 117 Warwick Av over Pawtuxet River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 12 · Structure no. 000000000001500

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,888
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 117 Warwick Av over Pawtuxet River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 117 Warwick Av over Pawtuxet River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 104 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 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 18,888 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,666 by 2036. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 117 Warwick Av
CrossesPawtuxet River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 12
RouteState Highway 117
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.76766, -71.40521
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,888 (2014)
Projected traffic22,666 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$14.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 117 Warwick Av over Pawtuxet River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Ri 117 Warwick Av over Pawtuxet 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 117 Warwick Av over Pawtuxet River carry?

About 18,888 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ri 117 Warwick Av over Pawtuxet River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 117 Warwick Av over Pawtuxet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.