US Bridges

Columbia Street over Indian Run Brook

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · .1 Mis of JCT Kingstownr · Structure no. 000000000012290

Built
1903
122 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,954
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Street over Indian Run Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Columbia Street over Indian Run Brook in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 122 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 1,954 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,149 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesColumbia Street
CrossesIndian Run Brook
Location.1 Mis of JCT Kingstownr
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.44981, -71.49567
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,954 (2021)
Projected traffic2,149 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$582,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia Street over Indian Run Brook built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Columbia Street over Indian Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Columbia Street over Indian Run Brook carry?

About 1,954 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Street over Indian Run Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Street over Indian Run Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.