Stillman Avenue over Pawcatuck River
FairWashington County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of Route 2 · Structure no. 000000000004158
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,584
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stillman Avenue over Pawcatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stillman Avenue over Pawcatuck River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,584 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,742 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stillman Avenue over Pawcatuck River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stillman Avenue over Pawcatuck 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Stillman Avenue over Pawcatuck River carry?
About 1,584 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Stillman Avenue over Pawcatuck River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Stillman Avenue over Pawcatuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.