Grotto Av over Moshassuck River
PoorPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.7 MI W of JCT Ri 126 · Structure no. 000000000005940
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grotto Av over Moshassuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grotto Av over Moshassuck River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 90 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 3 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Grotto Av over Moshassuck River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Grotto 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Grotto Av over Moshassuck River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Grotto Av over Moshassuck River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Grotto Av over Moshassuck River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.