US Bridges

Hudson Pond Road over Kelley Brook

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 0.11MI Sofjct Muddy Br RD · Structure no. 000000000012160

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson Pond Road over Kelley Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Hudson Pond Road over Kelley Brook in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 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 5 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHudson Pond Road
CrossesKelley Brook
Location0.11MI Sofjct Muddy Br RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.63539, -71.76602
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2021)
Projected traffic72 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$832,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hudson Pond Road over Kelley Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Hudson Pond Road over Kelley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hudson Pond Road over Kelley Brook carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hudson Pond Road over Kelley Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson Pond Road over Kelley Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.