US Bridges

Ri 101 Hartford Pk over Peeptoad Brook

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 101 · Structure no. 000000000003170

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,538
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 101 Hartford Pk over Peeptoad Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ri 101 Hartford Pk over Peeptoad Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 100 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 14,538 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,446 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRi 101 Hartford Pk
CrossesPeeptoad Brook
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 101
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates41.84035, -71.60276
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,538 (2015)
Projected traffic17,446 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 101 Hartford Pk over Peeptoad Brook built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is Ri 101 Hartford Pk over Peeptoad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 101 Hartford Pk over Peeptoad Brook carry?

About 14,538 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 101 Hartford Pk over Peeptoad Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 101 Hartford Pk over Peeptoad Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.