US Bridges

Bath Street over Woonasquatucket River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of JCT Dean ST · Structure no. 000000000007785

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bath Street over Woonasquatucket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bath Street over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2036. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBath Street
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Dean ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82898, -71.42324
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2008)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$19.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bath Street over Woonasquatucket River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bath Street over Woonasquatucket 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bath Street over Woonasquatucket River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bath Street over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bath Street over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.