Shannock RD over Pawcatuck River
PoorWashington County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of JCT Ri 91 · Structure no. 000000000000580
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shannock RD over Pawcatuck River is a concrete slab carrying Shannock RD over Pawcatuck River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 99 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 913 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shannock RD over Pawcatuck River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is Shannock RD 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 Shannock RD over Pawcatuck River carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Shannock RD over Pawcatuck River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Shannock RD over Pawcatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.