Massasoit Avenue over Barrington River
Bristol County, Rhode Island · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Massasoit Avenue over Barrington River in Bristol County, Rhode Island, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 22,300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 5 of the 10 inventoried bridges in Bristol County rated fair (50.0%); 1 (10.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- It was rated good in the 2024 inventory and is now fair (deck 7 to 6).
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 328 ft |
| Location | 0.05 Mi E of Ri 103 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000001825 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Rhode Island department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Bristol County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ri 24 over Evans Avenue | 2012 | 43,260 | Fair |
| Ri 114 Hope St over Tidal Inlet | 2020 | 19,100 | Good |
| Ri 114 over Mt Hp By N Sec RR 114 Lp | 1929 | 18,924 | Fair |
| Ri 114/103 Cnty Rd over Warren River | 1914 | 16,524 | Fair |
| Ri 114/103 Cnty Rd over Barrington River | 2009 | 14,763 | Fair |
| Colt Drive over Mill Gut Tidal Inlet | 1967 | 2,700 | Poor |
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