US Bridges

Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI W of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000004250

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,750 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 117 Cntrvlle RD
CrossesRi 2 Bald Hill RD
Location1.0 MI W of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 117
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.69671, -71.49754
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2021)
Projected traffic24,750 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$8.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Ri 2 Bald Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.