Ri 138 over Wildlife Passage
GoodNewport County, Rhode Island · 3.8 MI E JCT US 1A/RI138 · Structure no. 000000000009090
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,700
- 2006 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Ri 138 over Wildlife Passage is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 138 over Wildlife Passage 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 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 26,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,040 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ri 138 over Wildlife Passage built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ri 138 over Wildlife Passage 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ri 138 over Wildlife Passage carry?
About 26,700 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ri 138 over Wildlife Passage?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 138 over Wildlife Passage?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.