US Bridges

Morgan Av over Pocasset River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 500 Ft East of Ri 5 · Structure no. 000000000010990

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,630
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Av over Pocasset River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morgan Av over Pocasset River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 125 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,893 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorgan Av
CrossesPocasset River
Location500 Ft East of Ri 5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.80514, -71.48809
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2021)
Projected traffic2,893 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Av over Pocasset River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Morgan Av over Pocasset River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Av over Pocasset River carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Av over Pocasset River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Av over Pocasset River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.