US Bridges

Ri 120 Nt Whpl HWY over Abbott Run

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000006910

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,921
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 120 Nt Whpl HWY over Abbott Run is a concrete frame carrying Ri 120 Nt Whpl HWY over Abbott Run in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,921 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,613 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 120 Nt Whpl HWY
CrossesAbbott Run
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 114
RouteState Highway 120
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.9792, -71.39362
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,921 (2021)
Projected traffic7,613 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 120 Nt Whpl HWY over Abbott Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 120 Nt Whpl HWY over Abbott Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 120 Nt Whpl HWY over Abbott Run carry?

About 6,921 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ri 120 Nt Whpl HWY over Abbott Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 120 Nt Whpl HWY over Abbott Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.