US Bridges

Colvin ST over Pawtuxet River N Branch

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 116 · Structure no. 000000000002740

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colvin ST over Pawtuxet River N Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colvin ST over Pawtuxet River N Branch in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesColvin ST
CrossesPawtuxet River N Branch
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 116
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.73408, -71.5528
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic880 by 2041
Trucks7%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$5.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colvin ST over Pawtuxet River N Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colvin ST over Pawtuxet River N Branch 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 Colvin ST over Pawtuxet River N Branch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Colvin ST over Pawtuxet River N Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Colvin ST over Pawtuxet River N Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.