School ST over Old Worc & Boston Canal
FairProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.8 MI W of JCT Ri 122 · Structure no. 000000000001630
- Built
- 1887
- 138 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,034
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
School ST over Old Worc & Boston Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying School ST over Old Worc & Boston Canal in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 138 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 4,034 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,437 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was School ST over Old Worc & Boston Canal built?
It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is School ST over Old Worc & Boston Canal 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does School ST over Old Worc & Boston Canal carry?
About 4,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is School ST over Old Worc & Boston Canal?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns School ST over Old Worc & Boston Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.