US Bridges

Delaine ST over Woonasquatucket River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of Valley ST · Structure no. 000000000004020

Built
1888
137 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,445
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaine ST over Woonasquatucket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delaine ST over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1888 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 137 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 5,445 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,990 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDelaine ST
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location0.1 MI W of Valley ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.81943, -71.44224
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,445 (2021)
Projected traffic5,990 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Delaine ST over Woonasquatucket River built?

It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Delaine ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Delaine ST over Woonasquatucket River carry?

About 5,445 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Delaine ST over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Delaine ST over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.