US Bridges

Capron RD over Woonasquatucket River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 104 · Structure no. 000000000007925

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,396
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capron RD over Woonasquatucket River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Capron RD over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,396 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCapron RD
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Ri 104
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.90278, -71.52167
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,396 (2021)
Projected traffic1,536 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Capron RD over Woonasquatucket River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capron RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Capron RD over Woonasquatucket River carry?

About 1,396 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Capron RD over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Capron RD over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.