US Bridges

West Natick RD over Meshanticut Brook

Good

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.03 MI W of JCT Ri 2 · Structure no. 000000000008205

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Natick RD over Meshanticut Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Natick RD over Meshanticut Brook in Kent 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Natick RD
CrossesMeshanticut Brook
Location0.03 MI W of JCT Ri 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.72768, -71.48103
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2020)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$10 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Natick RD over Meshanticut Brook built?

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

What condition is West Natick RD over Meshanticut 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 2024.

How much traffic does West Natick RD over Meshanticut Brook carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Natick RD over Meshanticut Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns West Natick RD over Meshanticut Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.