Ri 78 West By-Pass over High Street
FairWashington County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of Conn Line · Structure no. 000000000008530
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ri 78 West By-Pass over High Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 78 West By-Pass over High Street in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2036. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 52 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ri 78 West By-Pass over High Street built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ri 78 West By-Pass over High Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ri 78 West By-Pass over High Street carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ri 78 West By-Pass over High Street?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Ri 78 West By-Pass over High Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.