US Bridges

Division ST over Seekonk Rvr Taft S

FairPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI N of George ST · Structure no. 000000000009650

Built
1877
148 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
442 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
14,948
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division ST over Seekonk Rvr Taft S is a masonry arch - deck carrying Division ST over Seekonk Rvr Taft S in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1877 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 148 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,948 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,938 by 2036. The structure is 442 ft (134.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision ST
CrossesSeekonk Rvr Taft S
Location0.1 MI N of George ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.87263, -71.38452
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length442 ft (134.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,948 (2014)
Projected traffic17,938 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Division ST over Seekonk Rvr Taft S built?

It was built in 1877, making it 148 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Division ST over Seekonk Rvr Taft S 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Division ST over Seekonk Rvr Taft S carry?

About 14,948 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Division ST over Seekonk Rvr Taft S?

The structure is 442 ft (134.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Division ST over Seekonk Rvr Taft S?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.