US Bridges

Schoolhouse Road over Kickemuit River

Good

Bristol County, Rhode Island · 0.6 MI E of Ma State Line · Structure no. 000000000012570

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,970
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoolhouse Road over Kickemuit River is a concrete culvert carrying Schoolhouse Road over Kickemuit River in Bristol County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchoolhouse Road
CrossesKickemuit River
Location0.6 MI E of Ma State Line
RouteCity Street 0_
Coordinates41.73932, -71.25957
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,970 (2021)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$509,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schoolhouse Road over Kickemuit River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schoolhouse Road over Kickemuit River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Schoolhouse Road over Kickemuit River carry?

About 1,970 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Schoolhouse Road over Kickemuit River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Schoolhouse Road over Kickemuit River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.