US Bridges

Bridgeway RD over Pascoag River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 150 Ft W of Main ST · Structure no. 000000000003150

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeway RD over Pascoag River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bridgeway RD over Pascoag River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,060 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgeway RD
CrossesPascoag River
Location150 Ft W of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.95714, -71.70186
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic5,060 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgeway RD over Pascoag River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeway RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bridgeway RD over Pascoag River carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeway RD over Pascoag River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeway RD over Pascoag River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.