Rams Tail RD over Ponagansett Brook
FairPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI S of JCT US 6 · Structure no. 000000000008580
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rams Tail RD over Ponagansett Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Rams Tail RD over Ponagansett Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 15 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rams Tail RD over Ponagansett Brook built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Rams Tail RD over Ponagansett Brook 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Rams Tail RD over Ponagansett Brook carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rams Tail RD over Ponagansett Brook?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Rams Tail RD over Ponagansett Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.