US Bridges

Eagle ST over Woonasquatucket River

FairPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI E of Valley ST · Structure no. 000000000009720

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,137
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle ST over Woonasquatucket River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Eagle ST over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 94 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 8,137 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,951 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEagle ST
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location0.1 MI E of Valley ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82656, -71.43571
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,137 (2021)
Projected traffic8,951 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$4.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle ST over Woonasquatucket River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Eagle 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Eagle ST over Woonasquatucket River carry?

About 8,137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eagle ST over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle ST over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.