Austin RD over Potowomut Pond
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Rhode Island · 0.6 MI E of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000003680
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 747
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Austin RD over Potowomut Pond is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Austin RD over Potowomut Pond in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 747 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Austin RD over Potowomut Pond built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Austin RD over Potowomut Pond 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Austin RD over Potowomut Pond carry?
About 747 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Austin RD over Potowomut Pond?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Austin RD over Potowomut Pond?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.