US Bridges

Table Rock RD over Barney Pond

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 123 · Structure no. 000000000009880

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1992 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Table Rock RD over Barney Pond is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Table Rock RD over Barney Pond in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 98 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2036. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTable Rock RD
CrossesBarney Pond
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 123
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.90243, -71.42254
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1992)
Projected traffic240 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Table Rock RD over Barney Pond built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Table Rock RD over Barney Pond in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Table Rock RD over Barney Pond carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Table Rock RD over Barney Pond?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Table Rock RD over Barney Pond?

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