US Bridges

Barbs Hill RD over Moosup River

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.7 MI N of JCT Ri 14 · Structure no. 000000000008445

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Other
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barbs Hill RD over Moosup River is a other arch - deck carrying Barbs Hill RD over Moosup River in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesBarbs Hill RD
CrossesMoosup River
Location0.7 MI N of JCT Ri 14
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.72008, -71.75763
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialOther
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2019)
Projected traffic89 by 2039
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$777,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barbs Hill RD over Moosup River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barbs Hill RD over Moosup River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Barbs Hill RD over Moosup River carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Barbs Hill RD over Moosup River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Barbs Hill RD over Moosup River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.