White Rock RD over Pawcatuck River
GoodWashington County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI NW of Ri 78 · Structure no. 000000000000650
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,502
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
White Rock RD over Pawcatuck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Rock RD over Pawcatuck River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 3,502 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,852 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 White Rock RD over Pawcatuck River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is White Rock RD over Pawcatuck 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does White Rock RD over Pawcatuck River carry?
About 3,502 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is White Rock RD over Pawcatuck River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns White Rock RD over Pawcatuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.