Wood Av over Peters River
FairProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ri 114 · Structure no. 000000000009530
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,592
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wood Av over Peters River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wood Av over Peters River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 125 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,592 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,251 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Wood Av over Peters River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Wood Av over Peters 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wood Av over Peters River carry?
About 6,592 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wood Av over Peters River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Wood Av over Peters River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.