US Bridges

Howard RD over Abbott Run

GoodPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.9 MI S of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000004595

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2008 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard RD over Abbott Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Howard RD over Abbott Run in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHoward RD
CrossesAbbott Run
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Ri 114
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.95552, -71.38748
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2008)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howard RD over Abbott Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard RD over Abbott Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Howard RD over Abbott Run carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Howard RD over Abbott Run?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Howard RD over Abbott Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.