The Washington Bridge is a series of three bridges carrying Interstate 195, US Route 6, US Route 44, and U.S. Route 1A over the Seekonk River connecting India Point in Providence to Watchemoket Square in East Providence, Rhode Island. The historic portion of the bridge dating to 1930 serves as the pedestrian crossing, and bike link to the East Bay Bike P…
The Washington Bridge is a series of three bridges carrying Interstate 195, US Route 6, US Route 44, and U.S. Route 1A over the Seekonk River connecting India Point in Providence to Watchemoket Square in East Providence, Rhode Island. The historic portion of the bridge dating to 1930 serves as the pedestrian crossing, and bike link to the East Bay Bike Path. The pedestrian span is also a part of the Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail. On December 11, 2023, the westbound bridge was abruptly closed due to critical safety issues. It will requires complete replacement before reopening, which is expected in November, 2028. In the meantime, westbound traffic shares the eastbound span.
Owner: Rhode Island Department of Transportation
Architect: Carl L. Otto
Carries: Ten lanes of I-195 / US 6 / US 44 / US 1A and 2 lanes of the East Bay Bike Path
Crosses: Seekonk River
Opened: 25 September 1930
Locale: Between Providence and East Providence, Rhode Island
Maintained by: Rhode Island Department of Transportation
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