US Bridges

US 6 EB & WB over Woonasquatucket River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.2 MI E of JCT Ri 10 · Structure no. 000000000006050

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 EB & WB over Woonasquatucket River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 EB & WB over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 57,900 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,690 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 112 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 6 EB & WB
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location1.2 MI E of JCT Ri 10
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82255, -71.45931
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,900 (2021)
Projected traffic63,690 by 2041
Trucks19%
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 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 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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

About 57,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

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

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 EB & WB over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.