US Bridges

Seawynds Drive over No Name Brook

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Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI W. of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000011680

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seawynds Drive over No Name Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Seawynds Drive over No Name Brook in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSeawynds Drive
CrossesNo Name Brook
Location0.3 MI W. of JCT US 1
RouteCity Street 0_
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.59532, -71.46104
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic552 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seawynds Drive over No Name Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seawynds Drive over No Name 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Seawynds Drive over No Name Brook carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Seawynds Drive over No Name Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Seawynds Drive over No Name Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.