US Bridges

Ri 122 Arnold ST over P&w RR

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of High ST · Structure no. 000000000009440

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,175
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 122 Arnold ST over P&w RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ri 122 Arnold ST over P&w RR in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 117 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 4,175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,593 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 122 Arnold ST
CrossesP&w RR
Location0.1 MI N of High ST
RouteState Highway 122
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates42.00436, -71.51738
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,175 (2021)
Projected traffic4,593 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$2.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 122 Arnold ST over P&w RR built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Ri 122 Arnold ST 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 Arnold ST over P&w RR carry?

About 4,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 122 Arnold ST over P&w RR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 122 Arnold ST over P&w RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.