US Bridges

Pontiac Av over Pontiac Branch RR

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.1 MI S of JCT Ri 37 · Structure no. 000000000003570

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,001
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pontiac Av over Pontiac Branch RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pontiac Av over Pontiac Branch RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 15,001 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,501 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPontiac Av
CrossesPontiac Branch RR
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Ri 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.74313, -71.45744
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,001 (2021)
Projected traffic16,501 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$7.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pontiac Av over Pontiac Branch RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pontiac Av over Pontiac Branch RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pontiac Av over Pontiac Branch RR carry?

About 15,001 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pontiac Av over Pontiac Branch RR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Pontiac Av over Pontiac Branch RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.