Laurel Ridge over Clear River
PoorPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of JCT Ri 100 · Structure no. 000000000002220
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laurel Ridge over Clear River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Ridge over Clear River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Laurel Ridge over Clear River built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laurel Ridge over Clear 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Laurel Ridge over Clear River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Laurel Ridge over Clear River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Laurel Ridge over Clear River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.