US Bridges

Gilbert Stuart RD over Mattatuxet River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000000370

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilbert Stuart RD over Mattatuxet River is a wood or timber other carrying Gilbert Stuart RD over Mattatuxet River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGilbert Stuart RD
CrossesMattatuxet River
Location1.0 MI E of JCT US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.51966, -71.44511
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2014)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilbert Stuart RD over Mattatuxet River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilbert Stuart RD over Mattatuxet 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gilbert Stuart RD over Mattatuxet River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gilbert Stuart RD over Mattatuxet River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gilbert Stuart RD over Mattatuxet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.