US 1A Bstn Nck RD over Wickford Cove
FairWashington County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI S of JCT US1 · Structure no. 000000000000110
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,636
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1A Bstn Nck RD over Wickford Cove is a concrete arch - thru carrying US 1A Bstn Nck RD over Wickford Cove in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 100 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 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 13,636 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,364 by 2036. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 1A Bstn Nck RD over Wickford Cove built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is US 1A Bstn Nck RD over Wickford Cove 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 1A Bstn Nck RD over Wickford Cove carry?
About 13,636 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 1A Bstn Nck RD over Wickford Cove?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 1A Bstn Nck RD over Wickford Cove?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.