Biscuit City RD over Pawcatuck River
FairWashington County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI S of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000004870
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2006 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Biscuit City RD over Pawcatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Biscuit City RD over Pawcatuck River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Biscuit City RD over Pawcatuck River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Biscuit City RD 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Biscuit City RD over Pawcatuck River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Biscuit City RD over Pawcatuck River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Biscuit City RD over Pawcatuck River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.