US 1A Bstn Nck RD over Narrow River
PoorWashington County, Rhode Island · 2.6 MI E of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000000170
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,818
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1A Bstn Nck RD over Narrow River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1A Bstn Nck RD over Narrow River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,818 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 1A Bstn Nck RD over Narrow River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 1A Bstn Nck RD over Narrow River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US 1A Bstn Nck RD over Narrow River carry?
About 11,818 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 1A Bstn Nck RD over Narrow River?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns US 1A Bstn Nck RD over Narrow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.