Middle Bridge RD over Pettaquamscutt River
FairWashington County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI W of JCT US 1A · Structure no. 000000000000140
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,060
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Bridge RD over Pettaquamscutt River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Middle Bridge RD over Pettaquamscutt River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,266 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle Bridge RD over Pettaquamscutt River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle Bridge RD over Pettaquamscutt River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Middle Bridge RD over Pettaquamscutt River carry?
About 2,060 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Middle Bridge RD over Pettaquamscutt River?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Bridge RD over Pettaquamscutt River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.