US Bridges

Ri 2 Quaker Lane over Maskerchugg River

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000008030

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,009
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 2 Quaker Lane over Maskerchugg River is a concrete culvert carrying Ri 2 Quaker Lane over Maskerchugg River in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31,009 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,211 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 2 Quaker Lane
CrossesMaskerchugg River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 2
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.66746, -71.49946
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,009 (2014)
Projected traffic37,211 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 2 Quaker Lane over Maskerchugg River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 2 Quaker Lane over Maskerchugg River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 2 Quaker Lane over Maskerchugg River carry?

About 31,009 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ri 2 Quaker Lane over Maskerchugg River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 2 Quaker Lane over Maskerchugg River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.