US Bridges

Industrial DR over Moshassuck River

Poor

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI W of I-95 · Structure no. 000000000008820

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,545
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial DR over Moshassuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Industrial DR over Moshassuck River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 60 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,545 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,454 by 2036. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIndustrial DR
CrossesMoshassuck River
Location0.1 MI W of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.8408, -71.41027
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,545 (2014)
Projected traffic5,454 by 2036
Trucks10%
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$7.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial DR over Moshassuck River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Industrial DR over Moshassuck River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Industrial DR over Moshassuck River carry?

About 4,545 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Industrial DR over Moshassuck River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial DR over Moshassuck River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.