US Bridges

Kimberly Lane over Furnace Hill Brook

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.01 MI Inters Phenix Av · Structure no. 000000000010980

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,502
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimberly Lane over Furnace Hill Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Kimberly Lane over Furnace Hill Brook in Providence 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,502 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,752 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKimberly Lane
CrossesFurnace Hill Brook
Location0.01 MI Inters Phenix Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.75579, -71.49801
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,502 (2021)
Projected traffic2,752 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$514,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kimberly Lane over Furnace Hill Brook built?

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

What condition is Kimberly Lane over Furnace Hill Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Kimberly Lane over Furnace Hill Brook carry?

About 2,502 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kimberly Lane over Furnace Hill Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Kimberly Lane over Furnace Hill Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.