Colt Drive over Mill Gut Tidal Inlet
PoorPosted for loadBristol County, Rhode Island · 1.3 MI W of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000007240
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colt Drive over Mill Gut Tidal Inlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colt Drive over Mill Gut Tidal Inlet in Bristol County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2036. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colt Drive over Mill Gut Tidal Inlet built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colt Drive over Mill Gut Tidal Inlet in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Colt Drive over Mill Gut Tidal Inlet carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Colt Drive over Mill Gut Tidal Inlet?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Colt Drive over Mill Gut Tidal Inlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.