Ri 216 High ST over Ashaway River
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI NW of JCT Ri 3 · Structure no. 000000000001010
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,184
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 216 High ST over Ashaway River is a concrete slab carrying Ri 216 High ST over Ashaway River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,184 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,502 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ri 216 High ST over Ashaway River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ri 216 High ST over Ashaway 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ri 216 High ST over Ashaway River carry?
About 3,184 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ri 216 High ST over Ashaway River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 216 High ST over Ashaway River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.