US Bridges

Waterman Av over P&w RR R.O.W.

FairPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of Waterfrt DR · Structure no. 000000000009460

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterman Av over P&w RR R.O.W. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waterman Av over P&w RR R.O.W. in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterman Av
CrossesP&w RR R.O.W.
Location0.1 MI N of Waterfrt DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.8263, -71.37886
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2008)
Projected traffic240 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Waterman Av over P&w RR R.O.W. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterman Av over P&w RR R.O.W. 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 Waterman Av over P&w RR R.O.W. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Waterman Av over P&w RR R.O.W.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Waterman Av over P&w RR R.O.W.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.