US Bridges

Ri 91 Church ST over Wood River

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 2.5 MI N of JCT Ri 216 · Structure no. 000000000002610

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,768
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 91 Church ST over Wood River is a concrete slab carrying Ri 91 Church ST over Wood River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6,768 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,122 by 2036. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 91 Church ST
CrossesWood River
Location2.5 MI N of JCT Ri 216
RouteState Highway 91
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.43778, -71.72233
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,768 (2015)
Projected traffic8,122 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$13.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 91 Church ST over Wood River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 91 Church ST over Wood 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 91 Church ST over Wood River carry?

About 6,768 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 91 Church ST over Wood River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 91 Church ST over Wood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.