Hill ST over Pawtuxet River N Branch
PoorClosed to trafficKent County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT Main ST · Structure no. 000000000008420
- Built
- 1888
- 137 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 133 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 1999 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hill ST over Pawtuxet River N Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Hill ST over Pawtuxet River N Branch in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1888 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 137 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,092 by 2036. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hill ST over Pawtuxet River N Branch built?
It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Hill ST over Pawtuxet River N Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Hill ST over Pawtuxet River N Branch carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Hill ST over Pawtuxet River N Branch?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Hill ST over Pawtuxet River N Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.