US Bridges

Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Wash Sec Bike Path

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 33 · Structure no. 000000000000300

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Orthotropic
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Wash Sec Bike Path is a steel orthotropic carrying Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Wash Sec Bike Path in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 117 Cntrvlle RD
CrossesWash Sec Bike Path
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 33
RouteState Highway 117
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.69509, -71.53391
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOrthotropic
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Wash Sec Bike Path built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Wash Sec Bike Path 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Wash Sec Bike Path carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Wash Sec Bike Path?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Wash Sec Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.