US Bridges

Ri 113 Main Av over US 1 Post RD

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 5 · Structure no. 000000000008400

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,118
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 113 Main Av over US 1 Post RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 113 Main Av over US 1 Post RD in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 34,118 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,942 by 2036. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 113 Main Av
CrossesUS 1 Post RD
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 5
RouteState Highway 113
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.71136, -71.44716
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,118 (2015)
Projected traffic40,942 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 113 Main Av over US 1 Post RD built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 113 Main Av over US 1 Post RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 113 Main Av over US 1 Post RD carry?

About 34,118 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 113 Main Av over US 1 Post RD?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 113 Main Av over US 1 Post RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.