Jug Handle RD over Meshanticut Brook
GoodKent County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI E of JCT I-295 · Structure no. 000000000008210
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1992 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jug Handle RD over Meshanticut Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jug Handle RD over Meshanticut Brook 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 Jug Handle RD over Meshanticut Brook built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jug Handle RD over Meshanticut Brook 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 2024.
How much traffic does Jug Handle RD over Meshanticut Brook carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Jug Handle RD over Meshanticut Brook?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Jug Handle RD over Meshanticut Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.