US Bridges

Gleaner Chapel RD over Rush Brook

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.85 MI S of JCT US 102 · Structure no. 000000000003900

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2008 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gleaner Chapel RD over Rush Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying Gleaner Chapel RD over Rush Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 105 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGleaner Chapel RD
CrossesRush Brook
Location0.85 MI S of JCT US 102
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.83148, -71.63109
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2008)
Projected traffic840 by 2036
Trucks10%
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

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$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gleaner Chapel RD over Rush Brook built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Gleaner Chapel RD over Rush 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 Gleaner Chapel RD over Rush Brook carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gleaner Chapel RD over Rush Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Gleaner Chapel RD over Rush Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.