US Bridges

Boom Bridge Road over Pawcatuck River

Good

Washington County, Rhode Island · .75 MI SW of Anthony RD · Structure no. 000000000004744

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boom Bridge Road over Pawcatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boom Bridge Road over Pawcatuck River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2037. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBoom Bridge Road
CrossesPawcatuck River
Location.75 MI SW of Anthony RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.41749, -71.82344
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boom Bridge Road over Pawcatuck River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boom Bridge Road over Pawcatuck River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Boom Bridge Road over Pawcatuck River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Boom Bridge Road over Pawcatuck River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Boom Bridge Road over Pawcatuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.