Factory ST over Mill Tail Race
PoorKent County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of JCT Ri 33 · Structure no. 000000000005150
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,241
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Factory ST over Mill Tail Race is a masonry arch - deck carrying Factory ST over Mill Tail Race in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3 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.
It carries about 2,241 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,465 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Factory ST over Mill Tail Race built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Factory ST over Mill Tail Race 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Factory ST over Mill Tail Race carry?
About 2,241 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Factory ST over Mill Tail Race?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Factory ST over Mill Tail Race?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.