US Bridges

Ri 103 Pawtucketav over Mobil Pipeline CO Row

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of Vet Mem Pkwy · Structure no. 000000000001580

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,100
2021 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Ri 103 Pawtucketav over Mobil Pipeline CO Row is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 103 Pawtucketav over Mobil Pipeline CO Row in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 106 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,310 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 103 Pawtucketav
CrossesMobil Pipeline CO Row
Location1.0 MI S of Vet Mem Pkwy
RouteState Highway 103
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.77979, -71.36316
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
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2021)
Projected traffic24,310 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 103 Pawtucketav over Mobil Pipeline CO Row built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Ri 103 Pawtucketav over Mobil Pipeline CO Row 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 103 Pawtucketav over Mobil Pipeline CO Row carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ri 103 Pawtucketav over Mobil Pipeline CO Row?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 103 Pawtucketav over Mobil Pipeline CO Row?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).