US Bridges

Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over Big River

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000000340

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,353
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over Big River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over Big River in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 107 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 6,353 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,988 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 3 Nsnck Hill RD
CrossesBig River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 3
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.64486, -71.61278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,353 (2021)
Projected traffic6,988 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over Big River built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over Big 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over Big River carry?

About 6,353 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over Big River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over Big River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.