US Bridges

Ri 102 Victory HWY over Ponagansett River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI N of JCT Ri 12 · Structure no. 000000000001740

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,976
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 102 Victory HWY over Ponagansett River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ri 102 Victory HWY over Ponagansett River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 4,976 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,474 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesRi 102 Victory HWY
CrossesPonagansett River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Ri 12
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates41.79117, -71.66403
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,976 (2021)
Projected traffic5,474 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$4.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 102 Victory HWY over Ponagansett River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Ri 102 Victory HWY over Ponagansett 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 102 Victory HWY over Ponagansett River carry?

About 4,976 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ri 102 Victory HWY over Ponagansett River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 102 Victory HWY over Ponagansett River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.