US Bridges

Shun Pike over Ceder Swamp Brook

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.1 MI W of I 295 SB · Structure no. 000000000012240

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,876
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shun Pike over Ceder Swamp Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Shun Pike over Ceder Swamp 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 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 4,876 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,364 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShun Pike
CrossesCeder Swamp Brook
Location1.1 MI W of I 295 SB
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.80323, -71.52946
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,876 (2021)
Projected traffic5,364 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$3.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shun Pike over Ceder Swamp Brook built?

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

What condition is Shun Pike over Ceder Swamp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Shun Pike over Ceder Swamp Brook carry?

About 4,876 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Shun Pike over Ceder Swamp Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Shun Pike over Ceder Swamp Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.