US Bridges

Ri 114 over Mt Hp by N Sec RR 114 Lp

FairPosted for load

Bristol County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI S of JCT Ri 138 · Structure no. 000000000003000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
4,858 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,924
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ri 114 over Mt Hp by N Sec RR 114 Lp is a steel suspension carrying Ri 114 over Mt Hp by N Sec RR 114 Lp in Bristol County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 96 years old, older 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 18,924 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,816 by 2041. The structure is 4,858 ft (1,480.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRi 114
CrossesMt Hp by N Sec RR 114 Lp
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Ri 138
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates41.63979, -71.25788
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3 (+28 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,858 ft (1,480.7 m)
Longest span1,200 ft (365.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,924 (2021)
Projected traffic20,816 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$227.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 114 over Mt Hp by N Sec RR 114 Lp built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Ri 114 over Mt Hp by N Sec RR 114 Lp 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 114 over Mt Hp by N Sec RR 114 Lp carry?

About 18,924 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ri 114 over Mt Hp by N Sec RR 114 Lp?

The structure is 4,858 ft (1,480.7 m) long with a longest span of 1,200 ft (365.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 114 over Mt Hp by N Sec RR 114 Lp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.