US Bridges

Sneech Pond RD over Abbott Run

PoorClosed to traffic

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI N of JCT Ri 120 · Structure no. 000000000003010

Built
1886
139 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sneech Pond RD over Abbott Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Sneech Pond RD over Abbott Run in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 139 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesSneech Pond RD
CrossesAbbott Run
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Ri 120
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.97961, -71.39319
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sneech Pond RD over Abbott Run built?

It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Sneech Pond RD over Abbott Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sneech Pond RD over Abbott Run carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Sneech Pond RD over Abbott Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sneech Pond RD over Abbott Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.