US Bridges

Ri 24 SB over Eight Rod Way-Fish RD

Fair

Newport County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI N of JCT Ri 138 · Structure no. 000000000006492

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,928
1992 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 24 SB over Eight Rod Way-Fish RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 24 SB over Eight Rod Way-Fish RD in Newport County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 57 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 16,928 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,314 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRi 24 SB
CrossesEight Rod Way-Fish RD
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Ri 138
RouteState Highway 24
CountyNewport County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.64149, -71.18736
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.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,928 (1992)
Projected traffic20,314 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$5.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 24 SB over Eight Rod Way-Fish RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Ri 24 SB over Eight Rod Way-Fish RD 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 SB over Eight Rod Way-Fish RD carry?

About 16,928 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 24 SB over Eight Rod Way-Fish RD?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 24 SB over Eight Rod Way-Fish RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.