US Bridges

Lewis Farm RD over Bucks Horn Brook

Good

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI S of JCT Ri 117 · Structure no. 000000000008470

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Farm RD over Bucks Horn Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lewis Farm RD over Bucks Horn Brook in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLewis Farm RD
CrossesBucks Horn Brook
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Ri 117
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.69523, -71.75688
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2021)
Projected traffic207 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$36.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis Farm RD over Bucks Horn Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Farm RD over Bucks Horn 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lewis Farm RD over Bucks Horn Brook carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Farm RD over Bucks Horn Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Farm RD over Bucks Horn Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.