US Bridges

Ri 24 - W App 250 over Hummocks Av

Fair

Newport County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI N of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000001210

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,400
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ri 24 - W App 250 over Hummocks Av is a concrete frame carrying Ri 24 - W App 250 over Hummocks Av in Newport County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 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 32,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,640 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 24 - W App 250
CrossesHummocks Av
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Ri 114
RouteState Highway 24
CountyNewport County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.63817, -71.22122
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,400 (2021)
Projected traffic35,640 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed22.4 mi (36 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 24 - W App 250 over Hummocks Av built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Ri 24 - W App 250 over Hummocks Av 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 24 - W App 250 over Hummocks Av carry?

About 32,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ri 24 - W App 250 over Hummocks Av?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 24 - W App 250 over Hummocks Av?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.