US Bridges

Ri 165 Ten Rod RD over Wood River

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 3.7 MI E of Conn Line · Structure no. 000000000003400

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,691
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 165 Ten Rod RD over Wood River is a concrete slab carrying Ri 165 Ten Rod RD over Wood River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 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 4,691 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 165 Ten Rod RD
CrossesWood River
Location3.7 MI E of Conn Line
RouteState Highway 165
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.57411, -71.7206
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,691 (2021)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 165 Ten Rod RD over Wood River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Ri 165 Ten Rod RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 165 Ten Rod RD over Wood River carry?

About 4,691 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ri 165 Ten Rod RD over Wood River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 165 Ten Rod RD over Wood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.