US Bridges

Beach Av over Harbor Pond

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of Corn Neck RD · Structure no. 000000000001400

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,905
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Av over Harbor Pond is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Beach Av over Harbor Pond in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,905 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,286 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach Av
CrossesHarbor Pond
Location0.1 MI W of Corn Neck RD
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.17881, -71.56626
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,905 (2015)
Projected traffic2,286 by 2036
Trucks3%
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$2.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach Av over Harbor Pond built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Av over Harbor 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 Beach Av over Harbor Pond carry?

About 1,905 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Beach Av over Harbor Pond?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Av over Harbor Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.