US Bridges

Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over East Branch Sneech Brook

FairPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000002040

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,938
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over East Branch Sneech Brook is a concrete slab carrying Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over East Branch Sneech Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,938 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,132 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRi 114 Dmnd Hll RD
CrossesEast Branch Sneech Brook
Location0.1 MI N JCT Ri 114
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates41.98358, -71.40981
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,938 (2021)
Projected traffic13,132 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over East Branch Sneech Brook built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over East Branch Sneech Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over East Branch Sneech Brook carry?

About 11,938 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over East Branch Sneech Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over East Branch Sneech Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.