US Bridges

Poppasquash RD over Tidal Inlet

Good

Bristol County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI W of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000002930

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
958
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poppasquash RD over Tidal Inlet is a concrete culvert carrying Poppasquash RD over Tidal Inlet in Bristol County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 105 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 958 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPoppasquash RD
CrossesTidal Inlet
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Ri 114
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.68014, -71.28179
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic958 (2021)
Projected traffic1,054 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$687,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poppasquash RD over Tidal Inlet built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Poppasquash RD over Tidal Inlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Poppasquash RD over Tidal Inlet carry?

About 958 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Poppasquash RD over Tidal Inlet?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Poppasquash RD over Tidal Inlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.