US Bridges

Hawkins ST over West River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of Branch Ave · Structure no. 000000000007965

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkins ST over West River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkins ST over West 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 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHawkins ST
CrossesWest River
Location0.1 MI W of Branch Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.8503, -71.42323
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2018)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawkins ST over West River built?

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

What condition is Hawkins ST over West 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hawkins ST over West River carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hawkins ST over West River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkins ST over West River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.