US Bridges

Chestnut Hill RD over Sayles Reservoir

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI W of JCT Ri 102 · Structure no. 000000000009510

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,858
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Hill RD over Sayles Reservoir is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chestnut Hill RD over Sayles Reservoir in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,858 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,044 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChestnut Hill RD
CrossesSayles Reservoir
Location1.0 MI W of JCT Ri 102
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.90211, -71.67764
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,858 (2021)
Projected traffic2,044 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$3.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Hill RD over Sayles Reservoir built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Hill RD over Sayles Reservoir 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Chestnut Hill RD over Sayles Reservoir carry?

About 1,858 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Hill RD over Sayles Reservoir?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Hill RD over Sayles Reservoir?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.