US Bridges

Ri 24 SB over Freeborn ST

Fair

Newport County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of RI-114 · Structure no. 000000000006462

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,516
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 24 SB over Freeborn ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 24 SB over Freeborn ST 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 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRi 24 SB
CrossesFreeborn ST
Location0.1 MI E of RI-114
RouteState Highway 24
CountyNewport County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.60418, -71.25633
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,516 (2015)
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$7.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 24 SB over Freeborn ST 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 Freeborn ST 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 Ri 24 SB over Freeborn ST carry?

About 19,516 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 24 SB over Freeborn ST?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 24 SB over Freeborn ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.