Providence River looking south
Point Street Bridge, spanning the Providence River
The city of Providence as seen from the Providence River at its confluence with the Narragansett Bay
The
Providence River is a
tidal river in the
U.S. state of
Rhode Island. It flows approximately 13 km (8 mi). There are no dams along the river's length, although the
Fox Point Hurricane Barrier is located south of downtown, to protect the city of
Providence from damaging tidal floods.
The southern part of the river has been
dredged at a cost of $65 million in federal and state funds to benefit nearby marinas and commercial shipping interests.
Course
The river is formed by the confluence of the
Woonasquatucket and
Moshassuck rivers in downtown Providence. From here, it flows south through Providence, receiving the
Seekonk River and continuing to
Narragansett Bay.
Crossings
Below is a list of all crossings over the Providence River. The list starts at the headwaters and goes downstream.
Tributaries
See also
