Dean Pkwy over Wash Sec Bike Path
PoorPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 2.0 MI N of JCT Ri 37 · Structure no. 000000000003470
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,102
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dean Pkwy over Wash Sec Bike Path is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dean Pkwy over Wash Sec Bike Path in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,102 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,312 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dean Pkwy over Wash Sec Bike Path built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dean Pkwy over Wash Sec Bike Path in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Dean Pkwy over Wash Sec Bike Path carry?
About 2,102 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Dean Pkwy over Wash Sec Bike Path?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Dean Pkwy over Wash Sec Bike Path?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.