US Bridges

Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Hardig Brook

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000008070

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Hardig Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Hardig Brook in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 26,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,710 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRi 117 Cntrvlle RD
CrossesHardig Brook
Location0.1 MI W of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 117
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.69749, -71.47676
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,100 (2021)
Projected traffic28,710 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$519,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Hardig Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Hardig Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Hardig Brook carry?

About 26,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Hardig Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ri 117 Cntrvlle RD over Hardig Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.