US Bridges

Ri 122 Harris Av over P&w RR

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI W of Ri 126 N Main · Structure no. 000000000009400

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,709
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 122 Harris Av over P&w RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ri 122 Harris Av over P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 96 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 3,709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRi 122 Harris Av
CrossesP&w RR
Location0.3 MI W of Ri 126 N Main
RouteState Highway 122
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates42.00483, -71.51906
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,709 (2021)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 122 Harris Av over P&w RR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Ri 122 Harris Av over P&w RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 122 Harris Av over P&w RR carry?

About 3,709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ri 122 Harris Av over P&w RR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 122 Harris Av over P&w RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.