US 1 Broad Street over Pawcatuck River
PoorWashington County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI N of JCT US 1A · Structure no. 000000000000220
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1 Broad Street over Pawcatuck River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 1 Broad Street over Pawcatuck River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 4 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.
It carries about 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,420 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 1 Broad Street over Pawcatuck River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 1 Broad Street over Pawcatuck River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 1 Broad Street over Pawcatuck River carry?
About 12,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 1 Broad Street over Pawcatuck River?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns US 1 Broad Street over Pawcatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.