US Bridges

Simmonsville Av over Simmons Brook

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.9 MI S of JCT Ri 5 · Structure no. 000000000003265

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,588
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simmonsville Av over Simmons Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Simmonsville Av over Simmons Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,588 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,147 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSimmonsville Av
CrossesSimmons Brook
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Ri 5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.79784, -71.50513
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,588 (2021)
Projected traffic6,147 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Simmonsville Av over Simmons Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simmonsville Av over Simmons Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Simmonsville Av over Simmons Brook carry?

About 5,588 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Simmonsville Av over Simmons Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Simmonsville Av over Simmons Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.