US Bridges

Middle RD over Ri 4

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI E of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000007610

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle RD over Ri 4 is a steel continuous frame carrying Middle RD over Ri 4 in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,760 by 2036. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle RD
CrossesRi 4
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Ri 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.64604, -71.48783
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2014)
Projected traffic8,760 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$43 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle RD over Ri 4 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle RD over Ri 4 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 Middle RD over Ri 4 carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Middle RD over Ri 4?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Middle RD over Ri 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.