US Bridges

Loop Drive over Wickford Cove

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 102 · Structure no. 000000000006010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop Drive over Wickford Cove is a other culvert carrying Loop Drive over Wickford Cove in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop Drive
CrossesWickford Cove
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 102
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.56574, -71.45667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2021)
Projected traffic63 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop Drive over Wickford Cove built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop Drive over Wickford Cove 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Loop Drive over Wickford Cove carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Loop Drive over Wickford Cove?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Loop Drive over Wickford Cove?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.