US Bridges

Ri 2 So County TR over Ri 4

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.5 MI N of JCT Ri 102 · Structure no. 000000000007660

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,423
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 2 So County TR over Ri 4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 2 So County TR over Ri 4 in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 52 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 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 13,423 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,108 by 2036. The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long and 98 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
CrossesRi 4
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Ri 102
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.61397, -71.49194
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.6 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,423 (2015)
Projected traffic16,108 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$18 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 2 So County TR over Ri 4 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Ri 2 So County TR over Ri 4 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 2 So County TR over Ri 4 carry?

About 13,423 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 2 So County TR over Ri 4?

The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 2 So County TR over Ri 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.