US Bridges

Ri 14 Plnfld Pk over Moosup River

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI W of JCT Ri 117 · Structure no. 000000000000770

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,636
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 14 Plnfld Pk over Moosup River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 14 Plnfld Pk over Moosup River in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6 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 2,636 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 14 Plnfld Pk
CrossesMoosup River
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Ri 117
RouteState Highway 14
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.70654, -71.76167
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,636 (2021)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$3.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 14 Plnfld Pk over Moosup River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 14 Plnfld Pk over Moosup 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 14 Plnfld Pk over Moosup River carry?

About 2,636 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 14 Plnfld Pk over Moosup River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 14 Plnfld Pk over Moosup River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.