US Bridges

Mill ST over Peters River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.04 MI E of JCT Ri 126 · Structure no. 000000000006880

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,860
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill ST over Peters River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mill ST over Peters River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 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 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 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,046 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesMill ST
CrossesPeters River
Location0.04 MI E of JCT Ri 126
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.01219, -71.50061
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2021)
Projected traffic2,046 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill ST over Peters River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Mill ST over Peters 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mill ST over Peters River carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mill ST over Peters River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mill ST over Peters River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.