Plain RD over Flat River
GoodPosted for loadWashington County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI W of JCT F Holl · Structure no. 000000000007850
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Plain RD over Flat River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plain RD over Flat River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plain RD over Flat River built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plain RD over Flat 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Plain RD over Flat River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Plain RD over Flat River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Plain RD over Flat River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.