US Bridges

Briarbrook DR over Sandhill Brook

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of JCT Park Pl · Structure no. 000000000011660

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2008 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarbrook DR over Sandhill Brook is a steel culvert carrying Briarbrook DR over Sandhill Brook in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesBriarbrook DR
CrossesSandhill Brook
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Park Pl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.62736, -71.44653
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2008)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$707,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Briarbrook DR over Sandhill Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briarbrook DR over Sandhill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Briarbrook DR over Sandhill Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Briarbrook DR over Sandhill Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Briarbrook DR over Sandhill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.