US Bridges

Esmond ST over Woonasquatucket River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 104 · Structure no. 000000000009480

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,850
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esmond ST over Woonasquatucket River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Esmond ST over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,635 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEsmond ST
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 104
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.8784, -71.50155
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,850 (2021)
Projected traffic8,635 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Esmond ST over Woonasquatucket River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esmond ST 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 Esmond ST over Woonasquatucket River carry?

About 7,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Esmond ST over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Esmond ST over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.