US Bridges

Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over Nooseneck River

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 2.3 MI S of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000000360

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,944
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over Nooseneck River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over Nooseneck River in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 101 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 4,944 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,438 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 3 Nsnck Hill RD
CrossesNooseneck River
Location2.3 MI S of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 3
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.62671, -71.63265
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,944 (2021)
Projected traffic5,438 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over Nooseneck 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 Nooseneck River carry?

About 4,944 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 3 Nsnck Hill RD over Nooseneck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.