US Bridges

Pawtucket Ave over I-195EB & WB

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.7 MI S of JCT US 44 · Structure no. 000000000004715

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,392
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawtucket Ave over I-195EB & WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pawtucket Ave over I-195EB & WB in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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.

It carries about 13,392 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,934 by 2030. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPawtucket Ave
CrossesI-195EB & WB
Location0.7 MI S of JCT US 44
RouteState Highway 114
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81225, -71.35845
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,392 (2015)
Projected traffic36,934 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$14.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pawtucket Ave over I-195EB & WB built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawtucket Ave over I-195EB & WB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pawtucket Ave over I-195EB & WB carry?

About 13,392 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pawtucket Ave over I-195EB & WB?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Pawtucket Ave over I-195EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.