US Bridges

US 6 EB & WB over Woonasquatucket River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.2 MI W of JCT Ri 10 · Structure no. 000000000006045

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59,930
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 EB & WB over Woonasquatucket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 EB & WB over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59,930 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,916 by 2036. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 112 ft wide.

CarriesUS 6 EB & WB
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location1.2 MI W of JCT Ri 10
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.8217, -71.45436
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,930 (2015)
Projected traffic71,916 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$16.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 EB & WB over Woonasquatucket River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 EB & WB over Woonasquatucket River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 EB & WB over Woonasquatucket River carry?

About 59,930 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 6 EB & WB over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 EB & WB over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.