Manton Av over Woonasquatucket River
PoorPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI W of JCT Ri 10 · Structure no. 000000000005130
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,384
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Manton Av over Woonasquatucket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manton Av over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19,384 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,322 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Manton Av over Woonasquatucket River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Manton Av 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 Manton Av over Woonasquatucket River carry?
About 19,384 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Manton Av over Woonasquatucket River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Manton Av over Woonasquatucket River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.