US Bridges

Weeden ST over Moshassuck River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI E of JCT Ri 126 · Structure no. 000000000009700

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,765
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weeden ST over Moshassuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weeden ST over Moshassuck River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 9,765 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,718 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWeeden ST
CrossesMoshassuck River
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Ri 126
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.87723, -71.40581
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,765 (2015)
Projected traffic11,718 by 2036
Trucks10%
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$4.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weeden ST over Moshassuck River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weeden ST over Moshassuck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Weeden ST over Moshassuck River carry?

About 9,765 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Weeden ST over Moshassuck River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Weeden ST over Moshassuck River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.