US Bridges

Ocean Av over Trimms Pond

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI S of Gr Salt Pond · Structure no. 000000000001390

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,085
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Av over Trimms Pond is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ocean Av over Trimms Pond in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 100 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 2,085 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,502 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOcean Av
CrossesTrimms Pond
Location0.2 MI S of Gr Salt Pond
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.17846, -71.57255
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,085 (2015)
Projected traffic2,502 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean Av over Trimms Pond built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Ocean Av over Trimms Pond 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ocean Av over Trimms Pond carry?

About 2,085 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Av over Trimms Pond?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Av over Trimms Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.