US Bridges

Ri 2 So County TR over Usquepaug River

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 2.0 MI S of JCT Ri 138 · Structure no. 000000000002690

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,430
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 2 So County TR over Usquepaug River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ri 2 So County TR over Usquepaug River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1931, 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 6 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 5,430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,973 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 2 So County TR
CrossesUsquepaug River
Location2.0 MI S of JCT Ri 138
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.47672, -71.60489
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,430 (2021)
Projected traffic5,973 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$3.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 2 So County TR over Usquepaug River built?

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

What condition is Ri 2 So County TR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 2 So County TR over Usquepaug River carry?

About 5,430 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ri 2 So County TR over Usquepaug River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 2 So County TR over Usquepaug River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.