Point ST over Providence River
FairPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.2 MI E of Eddy ST · Structure no. 000000000009800
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 528 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,254
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Point ST over Providence River is a steel movable - swing carrying Point ST over Providence River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 98 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 23,254 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,905 by 2036. The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Point ST over Providence River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Point ST over Providence 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 Point ST over Providence River carry?
About 23,254 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Point ST over Providence River?
The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Point ST over Providence River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.