US Bridges

Main ST over Wash Sec Bike Path

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of Robert ST Int · Structure no. 000000000002790

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Wash Sec Bike Path is a concrete arch - deck carrying Main ST over Wash Sec Bike Path in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 8,629 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,492 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesWash Sec Bike Path
Location0.1 MI S of Robert ST Int
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.702, -71.52339
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,629 (2021)
Projected traffic9,492 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Wash Sec Bike Path built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Wash Sec Bike Path carry?

About 8,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Wash Sec Bike Path?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Wash Sec Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.