Moosup Valley RD over Moosup River
PoorProvidence County, Rhode Island · 1.5 MI W of JCT Ri 14 · Structure no. 000000000002670
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,640
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moosup Valley RD over Moosup River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Moosup Valley RD over Moosup River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,804 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moosup Valley RD over Moosup River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moosup Valley RD over Moosup 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Moosup Valley RD over Moosup River carry?
About 1,640 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Moosup Valley RD over Moosup River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Moosup Valley RD over Moosup River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.