US Bridges

Sprague ST over Ri 24

Fair

Newport County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 138 · Structure no. 000000000006440

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,969
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprague ST over Ri 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sprague ST over Ri 24 in Newport County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 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 3,969 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,763 by 2036. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSprague ST
CrossesRi 24
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 138
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewport County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.61661, -71.25265
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,969 (2015)
Projected traffic4,763 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sprague ST over Ri 24 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Sprague ST over Ri 24 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sprague ST over Ri 24 carry?

About 3,969 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sprague ST over Ri 24?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sprague ST over Ri 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.