US Bridges

Charlestown Bch RD over Perry Creek

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of JCT Ri 112 · Structure no. 000000000003760

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,541
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlestown Bch RD over Perry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Charlestown Bch RD over Perry Creek in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 1,541 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,695 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCharlestown Bch RD
CrossesPerry Creek
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Ri 112
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.36418, -71.62593
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,541 (2021)
Projected traffic1,695 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$3.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charlestown Bch RD over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlestown Bch RD over Perry Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Charlestown Bch RD over Perry Creek carry?

About 1,541 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Charlestown Bch RD over Perry Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Charlestown Bch RD over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.