US Bridges

Ri 138 Usquepaugrd over Usquepaug River

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 3.0 MI E of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000000350

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,628
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 138 Usquepaugrd over Usquepaug River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 138 Usquepaugrd over Usquepaug River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 94 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 9,628 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,554 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRi 138 Usquepaugrd
CrossesUsquepaug River
Location3.0 MI E of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 138
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.50248, -71.60772
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,628 (2015)
Projected traffic11,554 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 138 Usquepaugrd over Usquepaug River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is Ri 138 Usquepaugrd over Usquepaug 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 138 Usquepaugrd over Usquepaug River carry?

About 9,628 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ri 138 Usquepaugrd over Usquepaug River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 138 Usquepaugrd over Usquepaug River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.