US Bridges

Park Row over Moshassuck River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · JCT Canal ST & Park Row · Structure no. 000000000008660

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,817
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Row over Moshassuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Row over Moshassuck 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 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 2,817 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,099 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Row
CrossesMoshassuck River
LocationJCT Canal ST & Park Row
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82844, -71.41092
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,817 (2021)
Projected traffic3,099 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$6.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Row over Moshassuck River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Row over Moshassuck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Park Row over Moshassuck River carry?

About 2,817 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Row over Moshassuck River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Park Row over Moshassuck River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.