(Providence, RI)--The defunct Crook Point Bascule Bridge connecting Providence and East Providence over the Seekonk River is on the demolition clock.The railway bridge has become iconic since it was abandoned in 1976 and left in the "open" position.The Rhode Island Department of Transportation quietly included plans to demolish the bridge in 2026 or 2027 in its long-term project list last year.DOT officials cite public safety issues for wanting to remove the bridge.