US Bridges

Manton Av over Woonasquatucket River

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Providence County, Rhode Island · 2.5 MI S of JCT US 44 · Structure no. 000000000000780

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,472
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manton Av over Woonasquatucket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manton Av over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 112 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 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 14,472 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,919 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesManton Av
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location2.5 MI S of JCT US 44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.83292, -71.47048
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,472 (2021)
Projected traffic15,919 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$5.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manton Av over Woonasquatucket River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Manton Av over Woonasquatucket River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Manton Av over Woonasquatucket River carry?

About 14,472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Manton Av over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Manton Av over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.