Veazie ST over West River
PoorPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of Branch Av · Structure no. 000000000008900
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,222
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Veazie ST over West River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veazie ST over West River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 112 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,222 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,444 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Veazie ST over West River built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Veazie ST over West 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Veazie ST over West River carry?
About 2,222 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Veazie ST over West River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Veazie ST over West River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.