US Bridges

Ri 24 NB over Eagleville RD

Fair

Newport County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI S of Mass Line · Structure no. 000000000006500

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,774
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 24 NB over Eagleville RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 24 NB over Eagleville 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 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 16,774 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,129 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 24 NB
CrossesEagleville RD
Location1.0 MI S of Mass Line
RouteState Highway 24
CountyNewport County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.65343, -71.17156
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,774 (2015)
Projected traffic20,129 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$5.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 24 NB over Eagleville RD built?

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

What condition is Ri 24 NB over Eagleville 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 NB over Eagleville RD carry?

About 16,774 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ri 24 NB over Eagleville RD?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 24 NB over Eagleville RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.