Pontiac Av over Pocasset River
FairPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI N of JCT Ri 37 · Structure no. 000000000002010
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pontiac Av over Pocasset River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pontiac Av over Pocasset River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,970 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Pontiac Av over Pocasset River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pontiac Av over Pocasset 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 2023.
How much traffic does Pontiac Av over Pocasset River carry?
About 12,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pontiac Av over Pocasset River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Pontiac Av over Pocasset River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.