US Bridges

Lang Drive over Goosenest Brook

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1/10th MI N of RI#102 · Structure no. 000000000010620

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
679
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lang Drive over Goosenest Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lang Drive over Goosenest Brook in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLang Drive
CrossesGoosenest Brook
Location1/10th MI N of RI#102
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.58041, -71.50839
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic679 (2021)
Projected traffic747 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lang Drive over Goosenest Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lang Drive over Goosenest 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lang Drive over Goosenest Brook carry?

About 679 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lang Drive over Goosenest Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lang Drive over Goosenest Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.