US Bridges

Bridge ST over Wood River

Good

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of JCT Ri 138 · Structure no. 000000000000440

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST over Wood River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge ST over Wood River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,629 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBridge ST
CrossesWood River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Ri 138
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.51568, -71.7035
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating81.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,629 (2021)
Projected traffic1,792 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge ST over Wood River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Bridge ST over Wood River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge ST over Wood River carry?

About 1,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST over Wood River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST over Wood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.