US Bridges

Ri 24 SB over Turnpike Av

Fair

Newport County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI N of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000006452

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,516
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 24 SB over Turnpike Av is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 24 SB over Turnpike Av 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 5 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 19,516 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,420 by 2036. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRi 24 SB
CrossesTurnpike Av
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Ri 114
RouteState Highway 24
CountyNewport County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.61081, -71.25445
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,516 (2007)
Projected traffic23,420 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 24 SB over Turnpike Av built?

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

What condition is Ri 24 SB over Turnpike 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 24 SB over Turnpike Av carry?

About 19,516 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 24 SB over Turnpike Av?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 24 SB over Turnpike Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.