US Bridges

Ri 107 East Av over Pascoag River

PoorPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.7 MI W of JCT Ri 102 · Structure no. 000000000003060

Built
1902
123 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 107 East Av over Pascoag River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Ri 107 East Av over Pascoag River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,625 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 107 East Av
CrossesPascoag River
Location1.7 MI W of JCT Ri 102
RouteState Highway 107
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.96544, -71.67451
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2021)
Projected traffic9,625 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 107 East Av over Pascoag River built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 107 East Av over Pascoag 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 107 East Av over Pascoag River carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ri 107 East Av over Pascoag River?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 107 East Av over Pascoag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.