Barber Trail over Falls River
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Rhode Island · Exter-Arcadia Mgt Area 9 · Structure no. 000000000007880
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Barber Trail over Falls River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barber Trail over Falls River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1960, 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 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barber Trail over Falls River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barber Trail over Falls 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Barber Trail over Falls River carry?
About 17 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Barber Trail over Falls River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Barber Trail over Falls River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.