Silver Lake Av over Saugatucket River
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Rhode Island · 0.6 MI W of Woodruff Av · Structure no. 000000000005650
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,461
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silver Lake Av over Saugatucket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silver Lake Av over Saugatucket River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,607 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Silver Lake Av over Saugatucket River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silver Lake Av over Saugatucket River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Silver Lake Av over Saugatucket River carry?
About 1,461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Silver Lake Av over Saugatucket River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Silver Lake Av over Saugatucket River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.