US Bridges

Ri 138 WB over N Main RD & Jamestown Bk

Fair

Newport County, Rhode Island · 3.8 MI E of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000009022

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,800
2006 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ri 138 WB over N Main RD & Jamestown Bk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 138 WB over N Main RD & Jamestown Bk in Newport County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,560 by 2036. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRi 138 WB
CrossesN Main RD & Jamestown Bk
Location3.8 MI E of JCT US 1
RouteState Highway 138
CountyNewport County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.52629, -71.37487
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2006)
Projected traffic16,560 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$15.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 138 WB over N Main RD & Jamestown Bk built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 138 WB over N Main RD & Jamestown Bk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 138 WB over N Main RD & Jamestown Bk carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 138 WB over N Main RD & Jamestown Bk?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 138 WB over N Main RD & Jamestown Bk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.