US Bridges

Cladrastis Ave over Cunliffs Lake

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000008860

Built
1897
128 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,551
2021 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Cladrastis Ave over Cunliffs Lake is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cladrastis Ave over Cunliffs 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 3 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.

It carries about 2,551 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,806 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCladrastis Ave
CrossesCunliffs Lake
Location1.0 MI E of JCT US 1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.78426, -71.41133
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
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,551 (2021)
Projected traffic2,806 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$2.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cladrastis Ave over Cunliffs Lake built?

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

What condition is Cladrastis Ave over Cunliffs 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 Cunliffs Lake carry?

About 2,551 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cladrastis Ave over Cunliffs Lake?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cladrastis Ave over Cunliffs Lake?

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