US Bridges

Seekonk River Cros over Seekonk River & City Sts

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 152 · Structure no. 000000000006005

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,318 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seekonk River Cros over Seekonk River & City Sts is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seekonk River Cros over Seekonk River & City Sts in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,318 ft (401.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSeekonk River Cros
CrossesSeekonk River & City Sts
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Ri 152
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.82925, -71.37809
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,318 ft (401.8 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,900 (2019)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$108.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seekonk River Cros over Seekonk River & City Sts built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seekonk River Cros over Seekonk River & City Sts 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Seekonk River Cros over Seekonk River & City Sts carry?

About 20,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Seekonk River Cros over Seekonk River & City Sts?

The structure is 1,318 ft (401.8 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Seekonk River Cros over Seekonk River & City Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.