US Bridges

Ri 12 Park Av over Pocasset River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 5 · Structure no. 000000000004805

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 12 Park Av over Pocasset River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 12 Park Av over Pocasset River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,550 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRi 12 Park Av
CrossesPocasset River
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 5
RouteState Highway 12
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.78427, -71.45612
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2018)
Projected traffic22,550 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 12 Park Av over Pocasset River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 12 Park Av over Pocasset River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 12 Park Av over Pocasset River carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 12 Park Av over Pocasset River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 12 Park Av over Pocasset River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.