Tarkiln RD over Tarkiln Pond
GoodProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI S of JCT Ri 7 · Structure no. 000000000003560
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,095
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tarkiln RD over Tarkiln Pond is a concrete arch - deck carrying Tarkiln RD over Tarkiln Pond in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 90 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 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 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tarkiln RD over Tarkiln Pond built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Tarkiln RD over Tarkiln Pond 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 2024.
How much traffic does Tarkiln RD over Tarkiln Pond carry?
About 1,095 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Tarkiln RD over Tarkiln Pond?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Tarkiln RD over Tarkiln Pond?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.