Plain Road over Falls River
GoodWashington County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of Eschg Hll RD · Structure no. 000000000012840
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Plain Road over Falls River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plain Road over Falls River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 Road over Falls River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plain Road over Falls 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Plain Road over Falls River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Plain Road over Falls River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Plain Road over Falls River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.