US Bridges

Park ST over Woonasquatucket River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of US 44 · Structure no. 000000000007040

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,228
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park ST over Woonasquatucket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park ST over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 10,228 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,251 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPark ST
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location0.5 MI S of US 44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82768, -71.41767
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,228 (2021)
Projected traffic11,251 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$5.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park ST over Woonasquatucket River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Park ST over Woonasquatucket River carry?

About 10,228 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park ST over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Park ST over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.