US Bridges

Davisville RD over Frenchtown Brook

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Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 402 · Structure no. 000000000004350

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,341
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davisville RD over Frenchtown Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Davisville RD over Frenchtown Brook in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,341 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,675 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesDavisville RD
CrossesFrenchtown Brook
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 402
RouteState Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.62571, -71.48394
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,341 (2021)
Projected traffic3,675 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$3.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davisville RD over Frenchtown Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davisville RD over Frenchtown Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Davisville RD over Frenchtown Brook carry?

About 3,341 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Davisville RD over Frenchtown Brook?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Davisville RD over Frenchtown Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.