US Bridges

Sayles Avenue over Pascoag River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of JCT Ri 100 · Structure no. 000000000005120

Built
1906
119 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sayles Avenue over Pascoag River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Sayles Avenue over Pascoag River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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 5 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSayles Avenue
CrossesPascoag River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Ri 100
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.95627, -71.70252
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sayles Avenue over Pascoag River built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sayles Avenue over Pascoag River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sayles Avenue over Pascoag River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sayles Avenue over Pascoag River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sayles Avenue over Pascoag River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.