Skunk Hill RD over Wood River
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of JCT Ri 3 · Structure no. 000000000004880
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skunk Hill RD over Wood River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Skunk Hill RD over Wood 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Skunk Hill RD over Wood River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Skunk Hill RD over Wood 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Skunk Hill RD over Wood River carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Skunk Hill RD over Wood River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Skunk Hill RD over Wood River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.