US Bridges

Allendale Way over Woonasquatucket Headrace

FairPosted for load

Providence County, Rhode Island · 200 Ft W of JCT Woon Ave · Structure no. 000000000012810

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allendale Way over Woonasquatucket Headrace is a concrete tee beam carrying Allendale Way over Woonasquatucket Headrace in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAllendale Way
CrossesWoonasquatucket Headrace
Location200 Ft W of JCT Woon Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.85085, -71.48098
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allendale Way over Woonasquatucket Headrace built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allendale Way over Woonasquatucket Headrace 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Allendale Way over Woonasquatucket Headrace carry?

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

How long is Allendale Way over Woonasquatucket Headrace?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Allendale Way over Woonasquatucket Headrace?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.