US Bridges

Tillinghast RD over Frenchtown Brook

FairPosted for load

Kent County, Rhode Island · 1 MI South of Middle RD · Structure no. 000000000011980

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,105
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tillinghast RD over Frenchtown Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tillinghast RD over Frenchtown Brook in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,105 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,316 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTillinghast RD
CrossesFrenchtown Brook
Location1 MI South of Middle RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.62968, -71.51347
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,105 (2021)
Projected traffic2,316 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$595,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tillinghast RD over Frenchtown Brook built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tillinghast RD over Frenchtown 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tillinghast RD over Frenchtown Brook carry?

About 2,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tillinghast RD over Frenchtown Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tillinghast RD over Frenchtown Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.