US Bridges

Ri 107 Main ST over Chepachet River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of Gazza RD · Structure no. 000000000003370

Built
1903
122 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 107 Main ST over Chepachet River is a concrete frame carrying Ri 107 Main ST over Chepachet River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 122 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 107 Main ST
CrossesChepachet River
Location0.1 MI E of Gazza RD
RouteState Highway 107
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.94855, -71.64497
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$2.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 107 Main ST over Chepachet River built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Ri 107 Main ST over Chepachet 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 Ri 107 Main ST over Chepachet River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ri 107 Main ST over Chepachet River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 107 Main ST over Chepachet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.