US Bridges

Steeple ST over Moshassuck River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 50 Ft. W of Canal Street · Structure no. 000000000008672

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,175
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steeple ST over Moshassuck River is a concrete tee beam carrying Steeple ST over Moshassuck 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSteeple ST
CrossesMoshassuck River
Location50 Ft. W of Canal Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82708, -71.41011
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,175 (2021)
Projected traffic16,693 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steeple ST over Moshassuck River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steeple ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Steeple ST over Moshassuck River carry?

About 15,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Steeple ST over Moshassuck River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Steeple ST over Moshassuck River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.