US Bridges

Stevens ST over Moshassuck River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 20 E Charles Stevens · Structure no. 000000000008810

Built
1894
131 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
690
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens ST over Moshassuck River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Stevens ST over Moshassuck River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1894, so it is 131 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesStevens ST
CrossesMoshassuck River
Location20 E Charles Stevens
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.83595, -71.41163
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2021)
Projected traffic759 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens ST over Moshassuck River built?

It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Stevens ST over Moshassuck River carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stevens ST over Moshassuck River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens ST over Moshassuck River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.