US Bridges

US 6 Danielson Pk over Ponagansett River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.4 MI W of JCT Ri 102 · Structure no. 000000000002960

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,926
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Danielson Pk over Ponagansett River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 6 Danielson Pk over Ponagansett River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 10,926 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,019 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6 Danielson Pk
CrossesPonagansett River
Location1.4 MI W of JCT Ri 102
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82121, -71.70551
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,926 (2021)
Projected traffic12,019 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$3.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 Danielson Pk over Ponagansett River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 Danielson Pk over Ponagansett 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 Danielson Pk over Ponagansett River carry?

About 10,926 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Danielson Pk over Ponagansett River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Danielson Pk over Ponagansett River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.