US Bridges

Succotash RD over Potter Pond Channel

Good

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.2 MI S of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000003730

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,358
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Succotash RD over Potter Pond Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Succotash RD over Potter Pond Channel in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 3,358 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,694 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSuccotash RD
CrossesPotter Pond Channel
Location1.2 MI S of JCT US 1
Coordinates41.386, -71.52601
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,358 (2021)
Projected traffic3,694 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$4.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Succotash RD over Potter Pond Channel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Succotash RD over Potter Pond Channel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Succotash RD over Potter Pond Channel carry?

About 3,358 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Succotash RD over Potter Pond Channel?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Succotash RD over Potter Pond Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.