US Bridges

Ri 107 Chapel ST over Pascoag River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI N of JCT Ri 100 · Structure no. 000000000003100

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 107 Chapel ST over Pascoag River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ri 107 Chapel ST over Pascoag River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 5 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,620 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 107 Chapel ST
CrossesPascoag River
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Ri 100
RouteState Highway 107
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.9655, -71.69281
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2021)
Projected traffic15,620 by 2041
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 107 Chapel ST over Pascoag River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Ri 107 Chapel ST over Pascoag 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 107 Chapel ST over Pascoag River carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ri 107 Chapel ST over Pascoag River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 107 Chapel ST over Pascoag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.