US Bridges

Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over Peters River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI E of Social ST · Structure no. 000000000009540

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over Peters River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over Peters River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,530 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRi 114 Dmnd Hll RD
CrossesPeters River
Location0.3 MI E of Social ST
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates42.01554, -71.49311
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2021)
Projected traffic13,530 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$16.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over Peters River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over Peters 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over Peters River carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over Peters River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 114 Dmnd Hll RD over Peters River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.