Higginson Av over Moshassuck River
PoorProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI E of JCT Ri 126 · Structure no. 000000000004930
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,464
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Higginson Av over Moshassuck River is a concrete tee beam carrying Higginson Av over Moshassuck River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,464 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,757 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Higginson Av over Moshassuck River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Higginson Av over Moshassuck 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Higginson Av over Moshassuck River carry?
About 6,464 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Higginson Av over Moshassuck River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Higginson Av over Moshassuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.