Tidewater DR over Buckeye Brook
GoodKent County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI S of Ri 117 · Structure no. 000000000011410
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,277
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tidewater DR over Buckeye Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Tidewater DR over Buckeye Brook in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 3,277 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,605 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tidewater DR over Buckeye Brook built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tidewater DR over Buckeye 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Tidewater DR over Buckeye Brook carry?
About 3,277 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Tidewater DR over Buckeye Brook?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Tidewater DR over Buckeye Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.