Central Pike over Barden Reservoir
FairProvidence County, Rhode Island · 1.8 MI E of JCT Ri 94 · Structure no. 000000000004320
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 438
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Pike over Barden Reservoir is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Central Pike over Barden Reservoir in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Pike over Barden Reservoir built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Pike over Barden Reservoir 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Central Pike over Barden Reservoir carry?
About 438 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Central Pike over Barden Reservoir?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Central Pike over Barden Reservoir?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.