Steeple ST over Woonasquatucket River
FairProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of Canal ST · Structure no. 000000000008670
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steeple ST over Woonasquatucket River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Steeple ST over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 15,175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,693 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steeple ST over Woonasquatucket River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steeple 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Steeple ST over Woonasquatucket River carry?
About 15,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Steeple ST over Woonasquatucket River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Steeple ST over Woonasquatucket River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.