US Bridges

Ri 102 Victory HWY over Bridle / Hiking Trail

PoorPosted for load

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 117 · Structure no. 000000000002270

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,534
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 102 Victory HWY over Bridle / Hiking Trail is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 102 Victory HWY over Bridle / Hiking Trail in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 98 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 4 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 5,534 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,087 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 102 Victory HWY
CrossesBridle / Hiking Trail
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 117
RouteState Highway 102
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.69104, -71.69332
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,534 (2021)
Projected traffic6,087 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 102 Victory HWY over Bridle / Hiking Trail built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Ri 102 Victory HWY over Bridle / Hiking Trail 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 102 Victory HWY over Bridle / Hiking Trail carry?

About 5,534 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ri 102 Victory HWY over Bridle / Hiking Trail?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 102 Victory HWY over Bridle / Hiking Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.