US Bridges

Woodruff Av over Narr/S.Kingstown Bikeway

Good

Washington County, Rhode Island · _ · Structure no. 000000000010200

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,753
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodruff Av over Narr/S.Kingstown Bikeway is a concrete culvert carrying Woodruff Av over Narr/S.Kingstown Bikeway in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,753 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,128 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWoodruff Av
CrossesNarr/S.Kingstown Bikeway
Location_
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.43895, -71.49519
Functional classUrban 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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,753 (2021)
Projected traffic4,128 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodruff Av over Narr/S.Kingstown Bikeway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodruff Av over Narr/S.Kingstown Bikeway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Woodruff Av over Narr/S.Kingstown Bikeway carry?

About 3,753 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodruff Av over Narr/S.Kingstown Bikeway?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Woodruff Av over Narr/S.Kingstown Bikeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.