US Bridges

Ri 91 Altn Brad RD over Pawcatuck River

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 216 · Structure no. 000000000001940

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,243
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 91 Altn Brad RD over Pawcatuck River is a concrete slab carrying Ri 91 Altn Brad RD over Pawcatuck River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6,243 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,867 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 91 Altn Brad RD
CrossesPawcatuck River
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 216
RouteState Highway 91
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.40744, -71.74834
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,243 (2021)
Projected traffic6,867 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 91 Altn Brad RD over Pawcatuck River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 91 Altn Brad RD over Pawcatuck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 91 Altn Brad RD over Pawcatuck River carry?

About 6,243 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ri 91 Altn Brad RD over Pawcatuck River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 91 Altn Brad RD over Pawcatuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.