US Bridges

Ri 138 over Gilbert Stuart RD

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 138 · Structure no. 000000000008980

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 138 over Gilbert Stuart RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 138 over Gilbert Stuart RD in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 56 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,200 by 2036. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 138
CrossesGilbert Stuart RD
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 138
RouteState Highway 138
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.52791, -71.43979
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2015)
Projected traffic43,200 by 2036
Trucks1%
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$894.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 138 over Gilbert Stuart RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Ri 138 over Gilbert Stuart RD 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 138 over Gilbert Stuart RD carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ri 138 over Gilbert Stuart RD?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 138 over Gilbert Stuart RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.