US Bridges

Gazza RD over Chepachet River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT Main ST · Structure no. 000000000003530

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gazza RD over Chepachet River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gazza RD over Chepachet River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 60 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGazza RD
CrossesChepachet River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.94221, -71.64752
Functional classRural Local

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.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2021)
Projected traffic336 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gazza RD over Chepachet River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Gazza RD 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 Gazza RD over Chepachet River carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gazza RD over Chepachet River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gazza RD over Chepachet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.