North Switch RD over Wood River
PoorWashington County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 3 · Structure no. 000000000002990
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 233
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Switch RD over Wood River is a wood or timber slab carrying North Switch RD over Wood River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Switch RD over Wood River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is North Switch RD over Wood 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does North Switch RD over Wood River carry?
About 233 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is North Switch RD over Wood River?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns North Switch RD over Wood River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.