US Bridges

Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Pascoag River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 2.3 MI S of JCT Ri 7 · Structure no. 000000000006700

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Pascoag River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Pascoag River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,230 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRi 102 Bronco HWY
CrossesPascoag River
Location2.3 MI S of JCT Ri 7
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates41.96044, -71.65001
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2021)
Projected traffic10,230 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Pascoag River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Pascoag 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Pascoag River carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Pascoag River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 102 Bronco HWY over Pascoag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.