US Bridges

Winsor RD over Winsor Brook

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 2.0 MI S of JCT Ri 101 · Structure no. 000000000008770

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winsor RD over Winsor Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winsor RD over Winsor Brook in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 75 years old, older 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesWinsor RD
CrossesWinsor Brook
Location2.0 MI S of JCT Ri 101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.83612, -71.72263
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2021)
Projected traffic134 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$962,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winsor RD over Winsor Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Winsor RD over Winsor Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Winsor RD over Winsor Brook carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Winsor RD over Winsor Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Winsor RD over Winsor Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.