US Bridges

Ri 126 Old Riverrd over Mussey Brook

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.9 MI N of Albion RD · Structure no. 000000000003805

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,907
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 126 Old Riverrd over Mussey Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ri 126 Old Riverrd over Mussey Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,907 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,398 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 126 Old Riverrd
CrossesMussey Brook
Location0.9 MI N of Albion RD
RouteState Highway 126
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.95996, -71.4715
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,907 (2021)
Projected traffic5,398 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$987,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 126 Old Riverrd over Mussey Brook built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 126 Old Riverrd over Mussey Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 126 Old Riverrd over Mussey Brook carry?

About 4,907 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ri 126 Old Riverrd over Mussey Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 126 Old Riverrd over Mussey Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.