US Bridges

Ri 5 Oaklawn Av over Wash Sec Bike Path

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 12 · Structure no. 000000000002860

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,551
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 5 Oaklawn Av over Wash Sec Bike Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 5 Oaklawn Av over Wash Sec Bike Path in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 16,551 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,206 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 5 Oaklawn Av
CrossesWash Sec Bike Path
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 12
RouteState Highway 5
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.77639, -71.46864
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,551 (2021)
Projected traffic18,206 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 5 Oaklawn Av over Wash Sec Bike Path built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 5 Oaklawn Av over Wash Sec Bike Path 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 5 Oaklawn Av over Wash Sec Bike Path carry?

About 16,551 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 5 Oaklawn Av over Wash Sec Bike Path?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 5 Oaklawn Av over Wash Sec Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.