US Bridges

Ri 91 Altn Crln RD over Pawcatuck River

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.2 MI W of JCT Ri 112 · Structure no. 000000000002060

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,102
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 91 Altn Crln RD over Pawcatuck River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 91 Altn Crln RD over Pawcatuck River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,102 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,412 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 91 Altn Crln RD
CrossesPawcatuck River
Location1.2 MI W of JCT Ri 112
RouteState Highway 91
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.44555, -71.68119
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,102 (2021)
Projected traffic3,412 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$3.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Ri 91 Altn Crln 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 June 2024.

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

About 3,102 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 91 Altn Crln RD over Pawcatuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.