US Bridges

Dugway Bridge RD over Queen River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of JCT Ri 138 · Structure no. 000000000009500

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2008 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dugway Bridge RD over Queen River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dugway Bridge RD over Queen River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 49 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDugway Bridge RD
CrossesQueen River
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Ri 138
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.51716, -71.60036
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2008)
Projected traffic360 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$26.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dugway Bridge RD over Queen River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Dugway Bridge RD over Queen River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dugway Bridge RD over Queen River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dugway Bridge RD over Queen River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Dugway Bridge RD over Queen River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.