Burdickville RD over Pawcatuck River
PoorWashington County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 91 · Structure no. 000000000003750
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 513
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burdickville RD over Pawcatuck River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burdickville RD over Pawcatuck River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.
It carries about 513 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Burdickville RD over Pawcatuck River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burdickville RD over Pawcatuck 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Burdickville RD over Pawcatuck River carry?
About 513 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Burdickville RD over Pawcatuck River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Burdickville RD over Pawcatuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.