US Bridges

Greystone Av over Woonasquatucket River

PoorClosed to traffic

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of JCT Ri 104 · Structure no. 000000000001450

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,965
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greystone Av over Woonasquatucket River is a wood or timber other carrying Greystone Av over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 76 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,965 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,262 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreystone Av
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Ri 104
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.8654, -71.49227
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,965 (2021)
Projected traffic3,262 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greystone Av over Woonasquatucket River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Greystone Av over Woonasquatucket River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Greystone Av over Woonasquatucket River carry?

About 2,965 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Greystone Av over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Greystone Av over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.