US Bridges

Elm St/Cmbrlnd RD over Peters River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI SE of JCT Social · Structure no. 000000000009980

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,456
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm St/Cmbrlnd RD over Peters River is a concrete culvert carrying Elm St/Cmbrlnd RD over Peters River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 2,456 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,702 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElm St/Cmbrlnd RD
CrossesPeters River
Location0.1 MI SE of JCT Social
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.00955, -71.50069
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,456 (2021)
Projected traffic2,702 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm St/Cmbrlnd RD over Peters River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm St/Cmbrlnd RD over Peters 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Elm St/Cmbrlnd RD over Peters River carry?

About 2,456 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elm St/Cmbrlnd RD over Peters River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Elm St/Cmbrlnd RD over Peters River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.