Wellstown RD over Ashaway River
PoorWashington County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 3 · Structure no. 000000000000490
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 653
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wellstown RD over Ashaway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wellstown RD over Ashaway River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 118 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 3 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 653 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wellstown RD over Ashaway River built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Wellstown RD over Ashaway 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Wellstown RD over Ashaway River carry?
About 653 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wellstown RD over Ashaway River?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Wellstown RD over Ashaway River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.