US Bridges

Massasoit Avenue over Barrington River

Fair

Bristol County, Rhode Island · 0.05 MI E of Ri 103 · Structure no. 000000000001825

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Massasoit Avenue over Barrington River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Massasoit Avenue over Barrington River in Bristol County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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.

It carries about 22,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,530 by 2041. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMassasoit Avenue
CrossesBarrington River
Location0.05 MI E of Ri 103
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.74972, -71.3175
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,300 (2021)
Projected traffic24,530 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$27.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Massasoit Avenue over Barrington River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Massasoit Avenue over Barrington 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Massasoit Avenue over Barrington River carry?

About 22,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Massasoit Avenue over Barrington River?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Massasoit Avenue over Barrington River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.