US Bridges

Cranston ST over Pocasset River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of JCT Dyer Av · Structure no. 000000000009950

Built
1896
129 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,032
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cranston ST over Pocasset River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Cranston ST over Pocasset River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 129 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 13,032 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,335 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCranston ST
CrossesPocasset River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Dyer Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.78982, -71.45922
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating101.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,032 (2021)
Projected traffic14,335 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cranston ST over Pocasset River built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Cranston ST over Pocasset River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cranston ST over Pocasset River carry?

About 13,032 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cranston ST over Pocasset River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Cranston ST over Pocasset River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.