US Bridges

West River ST over West River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of Branch Av · Structure no. 000000000008835

Built
2026
-1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,766
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West River ST over West River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West River ST over West River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2026, so it is -1 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,766 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest River ST
CrossesWest River
Location0.1 MI S of Branch Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.84507, -71.41348
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,766 (2020)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2042
Trucks6%
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$2.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West River ST over West River built?

It was built in 2026, making it -1 years old in 2025.

What condition is West River ST over West River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does West River ST over West River carry?

About 7,766 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West River ST over West River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns West River ST over West River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.