Harkney Hill RD over Flat River Reservoir
GoodKent County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI W of JCT Ri 3 · Structure no. 000000000004310
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,580
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harkney Hill RD over Flat River Reservoir is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harkney Hill RD over Flat River Reservoir in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,580 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,238 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harkney Hill RD over Flat River Reservoir built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harkney Hill RD over Flat River Reservoir in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Harkney Hill RD over Flat River Reservoir carry?
About 6,580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Harkney Hill RD over Flat River Reservoir?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Harkney Hill RD over Flat River Reservoir?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.