US Bridges

Bridge RD over AMTRAK Yawgoo Mill Pond

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000008240

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
446 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,441
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge RD over AMTRAK Yawgoo Mill Pond is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge RD over AMTRAK Yawgoo Mill Pond 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 6 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 1,441 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,585 by 2041. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge RD
CrossesAMTRAK Yawgoo Mill Pond
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.52444, -71.51988
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,441 (2021)
Projected traffic1,585 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$2.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge RD over AMTRAK Yawgoo Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge RD over AMTRAK Yawgoo Mill Pond 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge RD over AMTRAK Yawgoo Mill Pond carry?

About 1,441 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bridge RD over AMTRAK Yawgoo Mill Pond?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge RD over AMTRAK Yawgoo Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.