Ponagansett RD over Ponagansett River
FairPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI N of JCT Ri 102 · Structure no. 000000000003890
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ponagansett RD over Ponagansett River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ponagansett RD over Ponagansett River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ponagansett RD over Ponagansett River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ponagansett RD over Ponagansett 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ponagansett RD over Ponagansett River carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ponagansett RD over Ponagansett River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ponagansett RD over Ponagansett River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.