US 1A Broad ST over Pawtuxet River
PoorProvidence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 117 · Structure no. 000000000001900
- Built
- 1884
- 141 years old, rebuilt 1932
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,425
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1A Broad ST over Pawtuxet River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 1A Broad ST over Pawtuxet River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1884 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 141 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,668 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 1A Broad ST over Pawtuxet River built?
It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.
What condition is US 1A Broad ST over Pawtuxet River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US 1A Broad ST over Pawtuxet River carry?
About 2,425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 1A Broad ST over Pawtuxet River?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns US 1A Broad ST over Pawtuxet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.