US Bridges

Cemetery ST over Moshassuck River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI W of JCT N Main ST · Structure no. 000000000007170

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,190
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery ST over Moshassuck River is a concrete culvert carrying Cemetery ST over Moshassuck River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 7,190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,909 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesCemetery ST
CrossesMoshassuck River
Location0.3 MI W of JCT N Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.85349, -71.40648
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,190 (2021)
Projected traffic7,909 by 2041
Trucks6%
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

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$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery ST over Moshassuck River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery ST over Moshassuck 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cemetery ST over Moshassuck River carry?

About 7,190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery ST over Moshassuck River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery ST over Moshassuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.