Ri 138 over West Passage Narra Bay

Fair Condition34 years old33,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyNewport
Location2.0 Mi E Of Jct US 1
CarriesRi 138
CrossesWest Passage Narra Bay
Coordinates41.52833, -71.40276

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignSegmental Box Girder
Total Length7353.0 ft (2241.2 m)
Max Span636.2 ft (193.9 m)
Deck Width74.1 ft (22.6 m)
Deck Area50651.1 sq m
Main Spans23
Year Built1992 (reconstructed 2009)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic33,100 (2021)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Toll Authority
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000008000

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