US Bridges

US 44 Putnam Pike over Woonasquatucket River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of JCT Ri 128 · Structure no. 000000000001460

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,893
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 44 Putnam Pike over Woonasquatucket River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 44 Putnam Pike over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 105 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 6 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 16,893 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,582 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 44 Putnam Pike
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Ri 128
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.8591, -71.48739
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,893 (2021)
Projected traffic18,582 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 44 Putnam Pike over Woonasquatucket River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 44 Putnam Pike over Woonasquatucket River 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 US 44 Putnam Pike over Woonasquatucket River carry?

About 16,893 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 44 Putnam Pike over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 44 Putnam Pike over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.