US Bridges

Dean ST over Woonasquatucket River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of JCT Bath ST · Structure no. 000000000007775

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean ST over Woonasquatucket River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dean ST over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 30,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,825 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDean ST
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Bath ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82905, -71.4266
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,750 (2021)
Projected traffic33,825 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dean ST over Woonasquatucket River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dean 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Dean ST over Woonasquatucket River carry?

About 30,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Dean ST over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Dean ST over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.