US Bridges

Ri 101 Hartford Pk over Ponagansett River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of JCT Ri 94 · Structure no. 000000000003230

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,153
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 101 Hartford Pk over Ponagansett River is a concrete slab carrying Ri 101 Hartford Pk over Ponagansett River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 91 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 6,153 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,768 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 101 Hartford Pk
CrossesPonagansett River
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Ri 94
RouteState Highway 101
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.85536, -71.74541
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,153 (2021)
Projected traffic6,768 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 101 Hartford Pk over Ponagansett River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Ri 101 Hartford 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 101 Hartford Pk over Ponagansett River carry?

About 6,153 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ri 101 Hartford Pk over Ponagansett River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 101 Hartford Pk over Ponagansett River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.