US Bridges

Ri 3&138 Nsnckhlrd over Brushy Brook

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.3 MI SW of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000000460

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,567
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 3&138 Nsnckhlrd over Brushy Brook is a concrete slab carrying Ri 3&138 Nsnckhlrd over Brushy Brook in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 5 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 9,567 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,481 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 3&138 Nsnckhlrd
CrossesBrushy Brook
Location1.3 MI SW of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 3
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.50779, -71.71597
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,567 (2015)
Projected traffic11,481 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 3&138 Nsnckhlrd over Brushy Brook built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 3&138 Nsnckhlrd over Brushy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 3&138 Nsnckhlrd over Brushy Brook carry?

About 9,567 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ri 3&138 Nsnckhlrd over Brushy Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 3&138 Nsnckhlrd over Brushy Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.