Valley ST over Woonasquatucket River
PoorProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of Atwells Av · Structure no. 000000000005110
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,493
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley ST over Woonasquatucket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley ST over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 116 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 12,493 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,742 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 50 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley ST over Woonasquatucket River built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is Valley ST over Woonasquatucket 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Valley ST over Woonasquatucket River carry?
About 12,493 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Valley ST over Woonasquatucket River?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Valley ST over Woonasquatucket River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.