Whipple Av over Woonasquatucket River
FairProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of JCT Ri 104 · Structure no. 000000000009470
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,125
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whipple Av over Woonasquatucket River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whipple Av over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,338 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whipple Av over Woonasquatucket River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whipple Av over Woonasquatucket 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Whipple Av over Woonasquatucket River carry?
About 2,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Whipple Av over Woonasquatucket River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Whipple Av over Woonasquatucket River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.