US Bridges

Bridgetown RD over Pettaquamscutt River

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI W of JCT US 1A · Structure no. 000000000003440

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,491
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgetown RD over Pettaquamscutt River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bridgetown RD over Pettaquamscutt River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 10,491 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,540 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgetown RD
CrossesPettaquamscutt River
Location0.5 MI W of JCT US 1A
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.48829, -71.44716
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,491 (2021)
Projected traffic11,540 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Bridgetown RD over Pettaquamscutt River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgetown RD over Pettaquamscutt 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bridgetown RD over Pettaquamscutt River carry?

About 10,491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bridgetown RD over Pettaquamscutt River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgetown RD over Pettaquamscutt River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.