US Bridges

Rawson RD over Abbott Run Canal

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI W of Mass Line · Structure no. 000000000004570

Built
1886
139 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,943
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rawson RD over Abbott Run Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rawson RD over Abbott Run Canal in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 139 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 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 1,943 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,137 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRawson RD
CrossesAbbott Run Canal
Location0.3 MI W of Mass Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.96251, -71.38826
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,943 (2021)
Projected traffic2,137 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rawson RD over Abbott Run Canal built?

It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Rawson RD over Abbott Run Canal 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 Rawson RD over Abbott Run Canal carry?

About 1,943 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rawson RD over Abbott Run Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rawson RD over Abbott Run Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.