US Bridges

Wilbur Av over Meshanticut Brook

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.9 MI E of Phenix Av · Structure no. 000000000008190

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,782
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilbur Av over Meshanticut Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Wilbur Av over Meshanticut Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 9,782 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,760 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWilbur Av
CrossesMeshanticut Brook
Location0.9 MI E of Phenix Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.74876, -71.48479
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,782 (2021)
Projected traffic10,760 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilbur Av over Meshanticut Brook built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilbur Av over Meshanticut 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wilbur Av over Meshanticut Brook carry?

About 9,782 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wilbur Av over Meshanticut Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wilbur Av over Meshanticut Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.