Jug Handle RD over Meshanticut Brook

Good Condition57 years old1,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyKent
Location0.3 Mi E Of Jct I-295
CarriesJug Handle RD
CrossesMeshanticut Brook
Coordinates41.72904, -71.48111

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length55.1 ft (16.8 m)
Max Span53.1 ft (16.2 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area174.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1969

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,000 (1992)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000008210

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