US Bridges

Exchange ST over Woonasquatucket River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 000000000008740

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exchange ST over Woonasquatucket River is a concrete tee beam carrying Exchange 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesExchange ST
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location0.5 MI E of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.82711, -71.41228
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$588,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Exchange ST over Woonasquatucket River built?

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

What condition is Exchange 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 Exchange ST over Woonasquatucket River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Exchange ST over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Exchange ST over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.