Pocasset River (Rhode Island) facts for kids

The Pocasset River is a river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows about 12.4 miles (20 kilometers). Along its path, there are five dams.

Where the River Flows

The Pocasset River starts in Johnston, between Brown Avenue and Belfield Drive. From there, it flows southeast. It passes through Johnston and Cranston. Finally, it reaches the border of Warwick and joins another river called the Pawtuxet River.

Bridges and Crossings

Many roads and paths cross over the Pocasset River. These crossings are usually bridges that help people and cars get from one side of the river to the other. Here is a list of some of the main crossings, starting from where the river begins and moving downstream:

• Johnston
  • Belfield Drive
  • Interstate 295
  • Memorial Avenue
  • Hartford Avenue (U.S. 6A)
  • Johnston Plaza
  • Atwood Avenue
  • U.S. 6
  • Central Avenue
  • Morgan Avenue
  • Morgan Mill Road
  • Plainfield Street (RI 14)
• Cranston
  • Pocasset Cemetery Access Road
  • Cranston Street
  • Bike Path
  • Dyer Avenue
  • Park Avenue (RI 12)
  • Reservoir Avenue (RI 2)
  • Garden City Drive
  • Pontiac Avenue

Rivers That Join It

A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. The Pocasset River has two named tributaries: Dry Brook and Simmons Brook. Many other smaller, unnamed streams also feed into the Pocasset River, adding to its flow.