US Bridges

Ri 126 Smthfld Av over Moshassuck River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000007180

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,535
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ri 126 Smthfld Av over Moshassuck River is a concrete culvert carrying Ri 126 Smthfld Av 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 13,535 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,242 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRi 126 Smthfld Av
CrossesMoshassuck River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 126
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.8546, -71.40425
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,535 (2015)
Projected traffic16,242 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$1.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ri 126 Smthfld Av over Moshassuck River built?

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

What condition is Ri 126 Smthfld Av 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ri 126 Smthfld Av over Moshassuck River carry?

About 13,535 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ri 126 Smthfld Av over Moshassuck River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ri 126 Smthfld Av over Moshassuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.