US Bridges

Arcadia RD over Wood River

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 3.6 MI S of JCT Ri 165 · Structure no. 000000000000410

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
573
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arcadia RD over Wood River is a concrete slab carrying Arcadia RD over Wood River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1939, 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 573 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesArcadia RD
CrossesWood River
Location3.6 MI S of JCT Ri 165
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.54051, -71.69608
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2014)
Projected traffic688 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Arcadia RD over Wood River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is Arcadia RD over Wood 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Arcadia RD over Wood River carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Arcadia RD over Wood River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Arcadia RD over Wood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.