US Bridges

Church ST over P&w RR

PoorPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000009430

Built
1882
143 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,111
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST over P&w RR is a steel truss - thru carrying Church ST over P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1882 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 143 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 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,334 by 2036. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch ST
CrossesP&w RR
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Ri 114
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.90755, -71.39208
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,111 (2015)
Projected traffic1,334 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Church ST over P&w RR built?

It was built in 1882, making it 143 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Church ST over P&w RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Church ST over P&w RR carry?

About 1,111 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Church ST over P&w RR?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Church ST over P&w RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.