US Bridges

East School ST over Mill River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI E of Pond ST · Structure no. 000000000009620

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,782
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East School ST over Mill River is a concrete culvert carrying East School ST over Mill River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 4,782 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,260 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast School ST
CrossesMill River
Location0.2 MI E of Pond ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates42.01076, -71.509
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,782 (2021)
Projected traffic5,260 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$19.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East School ST over Mill River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is East School ST over Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does East School ST over Mill River carry?

About 4,782 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East School ST over Mill River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns East School ST over Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.