US Bridges

Atwells Av over Woonasquatucket River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI W of Ri 10 · Structure no. 000000000009755

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,681
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atwells Av over Woonasquatucket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atwells Av over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,681 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,749 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAtwells Av
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location0.5 MI W of Ri 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.82453, -71.43827
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,681 (2021)
Projected traffic11,749 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atwells Av over Woonasquatucket River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atwells Av over Woonasquatucket River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Atwells Av over Woonasquatucket River carry?

About 10,681 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Atwells Av over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Atwells Av over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.