US Bridges

Adirondack Drive over Frenchtown Brook

Fair

Kent County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI North of Ri 402 · Structure no. 000000000011990

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
524
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adirondack Drive over Frenchtown Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Adirondack Drive over Frenchtown Brook in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 524 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAdirondack Drive
CrossesFrenchtown Brook
Location0.2 MI North of Ri 402
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.62924, -71.50108
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2021)
Projected traffic576 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$354,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adirondack Drive over Frenchtown Brook built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adirondack Drive 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Adirondack Drive over Frenchtown Brook carry?

About 524 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Adirondack Drive over Frenchtown Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Adirondack Drive over Frenchtown Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.