US Bridges

Cladrastis Ave over Williams Lake

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI E of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000008870

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,953
2021 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Cladrastis Ave over Williams Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cladrastis Ave over Williams Lake in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,953 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,248 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCladrastis Ave
CrossesWilliams Lake
Location0.2 MI E of JCT US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.78387, -71.41453
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,953 (2021)
Projected traffic3,248 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cladrastis Ave over Williams Lake built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cladrastis Ave over Williams Lake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cladrastis Ave over Williams Lake carry?

About 2,953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cladrastis Ave over Williams Lake?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cladrastis Ave over Williams Lake?

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