US Bridges

Arcadia RD over Roaring Brook

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.2 MI S of JCT Ri 165 · Structure no. 000000000000380

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arcadia RD over Roaring Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Arcadia RD over Roaring Brook in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 112 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesArcadia RD
CrossesRoaring Brook
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Ri 165
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.55847, -71.68503
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2014)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$802,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arcadia RD over Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is Arcadia RD over Roaring 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Arcadia RD over Roaring Brook carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Arcadia RD over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Arcadia RD over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.