Laurel Street over Ashaway River
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 3 · Structure no. 000000000000500
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,111
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laurel Street over Ashaway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laurel Street over Ashaway River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,334 by 2036. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurel Street over Ashaway River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Laurel Street over Ashaway River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Laurel Street over Ashaway River carry?
About 1,111 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Laurel Street over Ashaway River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Laurel Street over Ashaway River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.