Pulaski St over Pawtuxet River
Kent County, Rhode Island · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Pulaski St over Pawtuxet River in Kent County, Rhode Island, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,040 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2014).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 72 of the 115 inventoried bridges in Kent County rated fair (62.6%); 19 (16.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 82 ft |
| Location | 0.9 Mi S of Jct Ri 117 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000004560 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Rhode Island department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Kent County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-95 NB & SB over Hardig Brook | 1965 | 174,731 | Fair |
| I-95 NB & SB over Ri 115 Toll Gate Road | 2020 | 170,700 | Fair |
| I-95 NB & SB over Ri 117 Centerville Rd | 2020 | 160,000 | Good |
| I-95 NB & SB over Jefferson Blvd | 1966 | 146,680 | Poor |
| I-95 NB over Ri 4 South Cnty Fwy Ramp | 1965 | 75,370 | Fair |
| I-95 NB & SB over Ri 2 Quaker Lane | 1958 | 74,100 | Fair |
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