US Bridges

Kings Factory RD over Pawcatuck River

Good

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI S of JCT Ri 91 · Structure no. 000000000005425

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,131
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Factory RD over Pawcatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kings Factory RD over Pawcatuck River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,244 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Factory RD
CrossesPawcatuck River
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Ri 91
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.43287, -71.69411
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,131 (2021)
Projected traffic1,244 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Factory RD over Pawcatuck River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Factory RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Kings Factory RD over Pawcatuck River carry?

About 1,131 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kings Factory RD over Pawcatuck River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Factory RD over Pawcatuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.