US Bridges

Ri 123 Dexter ST over Abbott Run River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000004070

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 123 Dexter ST over Abbott Run River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ri 123 Dexter ST over Abbott Run River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 13,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,290 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 123 Dexter ST
CrossesAbbott Run River
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Ri 114
RouteState Highway 123
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.91398, -71.38398
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2021)
Projected traffic15,290 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 123 Dexter ST over Abbott Run River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 123 Dexter ST over Abbott Run River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 123 Dexter ST over Abbott Run River carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ri 123 Dexter ST over Abbott Run River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 123 Dexter ST over Abbott Run River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.