US Bridges

Ri 104 Farnum Pike over Woonasquatucket River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of High ST · Structure no. 000000000001590

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,974
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 104 Farnum Pike over Woonasquatucket River is a concrete tee beam carrying Ri 104 Farnum Pike over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4,974 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,471 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 104 Farnum Pike
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location0.1 MI N of High ST
RouteState Highway 104
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.88072, -71.50257
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,974 (2021)
Projected traffic5,471 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 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 1939, making it 86 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 December 2024.

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

About 4,974 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ri 104 Farnum Pike over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 104 Farnum Pike over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.