Francis ST over Woonasquatucket River
FairProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI S of JCT US 44 · Structure no. 000000000008652
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,192
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Francis ST over Woonasquatucket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Francis ST over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 13,192 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,511 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 73 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Francis ST over Woonasquatucket River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Francis 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Francis ST over Woonasquatucket River carry?
About 13,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Francis ST over Woonasquatucket River?
The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Francis ST over Woonasquatucket River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.