US Bridges

Cladrastis Ave over Pleasure Lake

PoorPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI E of JCT Ri 10 · Structure no. 000000000008850

Built
1897
128 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,764
2021 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Cladrastis Ave over Pleasure Lake is a masonry arch - deck carrying Cladrastis Ave over Pleasure Lake in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1897, so it is 128 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,764 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCladrastis Ave
CrossesPleasure Lake
Location0.8 MI E of JCT Ri 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.78488, -71.40676
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,764 (2021)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cladrastis Ave over Pleasure Lake built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cladrastis Ave over Pleasure Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Cladrastis Ave over Pleasure Lake carry?

About 2,764 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cladrastis Ave over Pleasure Lake?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Cladrastis Ave over Pleasure Lake?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.