RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD
Carrying RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD over BIG RIVER
0.5 Mi S of JCT I-95, Kent, Rhode Island
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD
The RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD bridge in Kent, Rhode Island carries RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD over BIG RIVER. It was built in 1918, making it 108 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1938, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 27.6 meters (91 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,353 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Rhode Island bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD compares
Live comparison across Rhode Island.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1918
- Last Reconstructed
- 1938
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 27.6 m (91 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.2 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,353 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000000340
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD against other structures in Kent and across Rhode Island. Rhode Island bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD?
RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD in Kent, Rhode Island, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD inspected?
RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,353 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD?
RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD?
RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD and does age affect safety?
RI 3 NSNCK HILL RD was built in 1918, making it 108 years old and last reconstructed in 1938.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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