US Bridges

Ri 138 Main RD over Ri 24

Good

Newport County, Rhode Island · 4.0 MI N of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000006480

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,522
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 138 Main RD over Ri 24 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ri 138 Main RD over Ri 24 in Newport County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,522 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,774 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 138 Main RD
CrossesRi 24
Location4.0 MI N of JCT Ri 114
RouteState Highway 138
CountyNewport County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.64103, -71.20426
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,522 (2021)
Projected traffic13,774 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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$15.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 138 Main RD over Ri 24 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 138 Main RD over Ri 24 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 138 Main RD over Ri 24 carry?

About 12,522 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 138 Main RD over Ri 24?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 138 Main RD over Ri 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.