The Crook Point Bascule Bridge is a steel railway drawbridge that once connected Providence’s Fox Point neighborhood to the City of East Providence across the Seekonk River. The bridge—which is also referred to as the Seekonk River Drawbridge or Crook Point Bridge—is currently unused and fixed in the upright position. Since 1976, when the bridge and tunnel were abandoned, Providence residents and visitors have been fascinated by the bridge, as a symbol of Providence’s industrial past and as a sculptural element of the city’s skyline.
Call for Design Ideas
In October 2020, the City of Providence issued an open Call for Design Ideas to solicit creative ideas for reuse of the Crook Point Bridge structure. Those interested in submitting ideas are encouraged to review the full Call for Design Ideas.
This competition is sponsored by the Providence Redevelopment Agency. The structure is owned by the Rhode Island Public Rail Corporation. Neither the Rhode Island Public Rail Corporation, nor the Rhode Island Department of Transportation are involved in this design competition. This competition is designed to generate creative ideas for the future reuse of the structure.
Anticipated Timeline (subject to change)
- Call for Design Ideas Announced: October 22, 2020
- Round One Submissions Due: Sunday, November 29, 2020 by 11:59 PM EST
- Five Finalists Announced and Invited to Participate in Round Two: Mid-January 2021
- Round Two Submissions Due: Early March 2021
- Winner Announced: Late March/Early April 2021