US Bridges

Esmond Mill DR over Woonasquatucket River

Good

Providence County, Rhode Island · 0.1M West of RI104 · Structure no. 000000000012445

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esmond Mill DR over Woonasquatucket River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Esmond Mill DR over Woonasquatucket River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesEsmond Mill DR
CrossesWoonasquatucket River
Location0.1M West of RI104
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.87364, -71.49709
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic610 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$1.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Esmond Mill DR over Woonasquatucket River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esmond Mill DR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Esmond Mill DR over Woonasquatucket River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Esmond Mill DR over Woonasquatucket River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Esmond Mill DR over Woonasquatucket River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.