US Bridges

Warner Lane over Clear River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI N of JCT Ri 100 · Structure no. 000000000003550

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warner Lane over Clear River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Warner Lane over Clear River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWarner Lane
CrossesClear River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Ri 100
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.96791, -71.71643
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2021)
Projected traffic68 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Warner Lane over Clear River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warner Lane over Clear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Warner Lane over Clear River carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Warner Lane over Clear River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Warner Lane over Clear River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.