US Bridges

Ri 5&116 Plsnt Vw over Stillwater Reservoir

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 104 · Structure no. 000000000002480

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,415
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 5&116 Plsnt Vw over Stillwater Reservoir is a concrete slab carrying Ri 5&116 Plsnt Vw over Stillwater Reservoir in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 10,415 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,457 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 5&116 Plsnt Vw
CrossesStillwater Reservoir
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Ri 104
RouteState Highway 116
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.89887, -71.54304
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,415 (2021)
Projected traffic11,457 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 5&116 Plsnt Vw over Stillwater Reservoir built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Ri 5&116 Plsnt Vw over Stillwater Reservoir 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 5&116 Plsnt Vw over Stillwater Reservoir carry?

About 10,415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ri 5&116 Plsnt Vw over Stillwater Reservoir?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 5&116 Plsnt Vw over Stillwater Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.