Ri 138 over West Passage Narra Bay
FairNewport County, Rhode Island · 2.0 MI E of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000008000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 7,353 ft
- 23 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Ri 138 over West Passage Narra Bay is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Ri 138 over West Passage Narra Bay in Newport County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 33 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 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 33,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,410 by 2041. The structure is 7,353 ft (2,241.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ri 138 over West Passage Narra Bay built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Ri 138 over West Passage Narra Bay 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Ri 138 over West Passage Narra Bay carry?
About 33,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ri 138 over West Passage Narra Bay?
The structure is 7,353 ft (2,241.2 m) long with a longest span of 636 ft (193.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 138 over West Passage Narra Bay?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.