US Bridges

Lake Shore Drive over Buckeye Brook

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · .43 MI W of Warwick Ave · Structure no. 000000000011440

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,032
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Drive over Buckeye Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Shore Drive over Buckeye Brook in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 1,032 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore Drive
CrossesBuckeye Brook
Location.43 MI W of Warwick Ave
RouteCity Street 0_
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.7285, -71.4145
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,032 (2021)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$559,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore Drive over Buckeye Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Shore Drive over Buckeye Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Drive over Buckeye Brook carry?

About 1,032 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Drive over Buckeye Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lake Shore Drive over Buckeye Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.