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June 2, 2008

Weight restriction lowered for Burrillville bridge

The weight restriction has been reduced on another bridge in Rhode Island.

The posting on Harrisville Mill Bridge in Burrillville has been reduced from 15 to 10 tons, according to the state Department of Transportation. Vehicles heavier than 10 tons will need to find alternate routes.

The Cove Bridge in Portsmouth and the Pawtucket River Bridge in Pawtucket both had weight restrictions lowered in May.

According to RIDOT, the last of the inspections done on the Harrisville Mill Bridge showed deterioration in the stone arch part of the 106-year-old bridge. Because of the finding, the inspections will become more frequent. Another is scheduled to be done in six months.

The bridge, part of Route 107/East Avenue, carries about 10,000 vehicles a day across the Pascoag River.

The new limit does not affect passenger vehicles –– cars, pickup trucks, SUVs –– but drivers with any questions should call RIDOT’s customer service office: 401-222-2450 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.

See RIDOT's overview of the state of Rhode Island bridges online.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 11:08 AM | Permalink

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