US Bridges

Ri 91 West Brad RD over Mcgowan Brook

Good

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.5 MI E of JCT Ri 78 · Structure no. 000000000001935

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Other
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,260
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 91 West Brad RD over Mcgowan Brook is a other stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ri 91 West Brad RD over Mcgowan Brook in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,260 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,686 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 91 West Brad RD
CrossesMcgowan Brook
Location1.5 MI E of JCT Ri 78
RouteState Highway 91
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.38068, -71.77804
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,260 (2021)
Projected traffic4,686 by 2041
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 91 West Brad RD over Mcgowan Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ri 91 West Brad RD over Mcgowan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ri 91 West Brad RD over Mcgowan Brook carry?

About 4,260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ri 91 West Brad RD over Mcgowan Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 91 West Brad RD over Mcgowan Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.