US Bridges

Ri 114 Hope ST over Tidal Inlet

Good

Bristol County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI E of JCT Ri 103 · Structure no. 000000000001535

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 114 Hope ST over Tidal Inlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ri 114 Hope ST over Tidal Inlet in Bristol County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,400 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 114 Hope ST
CrossesTidal Inlet
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Ri 103
RouteState Highway 114
CountyBristol County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.6771, -71.2787
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2019)
Projected traffic23,400 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 114 Hope ST over Tidal Inlet built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 114 Hope ST over Tidal Inlet 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 114 Hope ST over Tidal Inlet carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ri 114 Hope ST over Tidal Inlet?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 114 Hope ST over Tidal Inlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.