US Bridges

Charles ST over Moshassuck River

Fair

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1 MI S of No Main ST · Structure no. 000000000009790

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,043
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charles ST over Moshassuck River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Charles ST over Moshassuck River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 121 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 15,043 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,547 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCharles ST
CrossesMoshassuck River
Location0.1 MI S of No Main ST
RouteState Highway 246
CountyProvidence County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.83318, -71.41128
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,043 (2021)
Projected traffic16,547 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$36.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charles ST over Moshassuck River built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Charles 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Charles ST over Moshassuck River carry?

About 15,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Charles ST over Moshassuck River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Charles ST over Moshassuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.