US Bridges

Plain Woods RD over Quanduck Brook

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of Conn Line · Structure no. 000000000008600

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plain Woods RD over Quanduck Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plain Woods RD over Quanduck Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPlain Woods RD
CrossesQuanduck Brook
Location0.1 MI E of Conn Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.73971, -71.78906
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2021)
Projected traffic91 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plain Woods RD over Quanduck Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plain Woods RD over Quanduck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Plain Woods RD over Quanduck Brook carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Plain Woods RD over Quanduck Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Plain Woods RD over Quanduck Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.