US Bridges

Railroad Ave over Pascoag River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of Chapel ST · Structure no. 000000000003545

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Other
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Ave over Pascoag River is a other arch - deck carrying Railroad Ave over Pascoag River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 184 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesRailroad Ave
CrossesPascoag River
Location0.1 MI E of Chapel ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.96743, -71.68941
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2021)
Projected traffic202 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Ave over Pascoag River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Ave over Pascoag River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Railroad Ave over Pascoag River carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Ave over Pascoag River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Ave over Pascoag River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.