US Bridges

Maes Meadow over Scott Brook

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 200 Ft W of JCT Scott RD · Structure no. 000000000012920

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maes Meadow over Scott Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Maes Meadow over Scott Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaes Meadow
CrossesScott Brook
Location200 Ft W of JCT Scott RD
RouteCity Street 0_
Coordinates41.9419, -71.4276
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2019)
Projected traffic173 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$453,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maes Meadow over Scott Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maes Meadow over Scott 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 Maes Meadow over Scott Brook carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Maes Meadow over Scott Brook?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Maes Meadow over Scott Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.