The Point Street Bridge is a movable bridge that crosses the Providence River in Providence, Rhode Island, carrying Point Street from the Jewelry District to Wickenden Street at the base of College Hill.
Point Street Bridge, spanning the Providence River
In the open position
The Providence River is a tidal river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows approximately 8 miles (13 km). 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 Providence River and Downtown Providence in April 2016
A gondola sails under the Crawford Street Bridge
The Crawford Street Bridge extends over the Providence River, connecting Downtown Providence to the East Side
The Point Street Bridge spans the Providence River