US Bridges

Mill ST over Sleepy Hollow Reservoir

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI E of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000003020

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,686
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill ST over Sleepy Hollow Reservoir is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill ST over Sleepy Hollow Reservoir in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 8,686 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,424 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMill ST
CrossesSleepy Hollow Reservoir
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Ri 114
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.90075, -71.38562
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,686 (2014)
Projected traffic10,424 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$4.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill ST over Sleepy Hollow Reservoir built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill ST over Sleepy Hollow Reservoir 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mill ST over Sleepy Hollow Reservoir carry?

About 8,686 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mill ST over Sleepy Hollow Reservoir?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mill ST over Sleepy Hollow Reservoir?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.