US Bridges

Gansett Av over Wash Sec Bike Path

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.4 MI N of JCT Ri 12 · Structure no. 000000000003280

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,824
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gansett Av over Wash Sec Bike Path is a concrete arch - deck carrying Gansett Av over Wash Sec Bike Path in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,824 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,806 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGansett Av
CrossesWash Sec Bike Path
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Ri 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.78976, -71.45246
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,824 (2021)
Projected traffic10,806 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$3.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gansett Av over Wash Sec Bike Path built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gansett Av over Wash Sec Bike Path 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gansett Av over Wash Sec Bike Path carry?

About 9,824 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gansett Av over Wash Sec Bike Path?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Gansett Av over Wash Sec Bike Path?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.